DIY Hammock test run....

**namnat** · 03-31-2013, 16:57

Well it's finally hung!

I learned I need a wider spacing between trees to get the hammock further from the ground because I basically had to fall out to get out of the darn thing. But hey, it works!

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Even the wife liked it!
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**gargoyle** · 03-31-2013, 17:51

Spacing looks good, ya just gotta put the straps higher up the tree. Which in turn will elivate the hammock.

Graceful exits come with practice.

**namnat** · 03-31-2013, 18:20

Originally Posted by gargoyle

Spacing looks good, ya just gotta put the straps higher up the tree. Which in turn will elivate the hammock.

Graceful exits come with practice.

I guess I'm too short because I tried to get them as high as I could!

**grannypat** · 03-31-2013, 18:30

Originally Posted by namnat

I guess I'm too short because I tried to get them as high as I could!

I have the same problem. Try using trek poles or something like that to push the straps up higher on the tree or enlist a taller person.

**namnat** · 03-31-2013, 18:35

Originally Posted by grannypat

I have the same problem. Try using trek poles or something like that to push the straps up higher on the tree or enlist a taller person.

I don't feel short though. I'm only 5'10''

But that's a great idea using a pole to hoist the straps up the tree.

**Brute1100** · 03-31-2013, 18:53

Originally Posted by namnat

I don't feel short though. I'm only 5'10''

But that's a great idea using a pole to hoist the straps up the tree.

5'10" ain't short... It looks like a good hang to me... Especially for a first time in a hammock... Remember don't hang any higher than your willing to fall...