My 11FT Hennessy Clone

**Lost_Biker** · 02-09-2013, 14:10

Been awhile since I posted anything here, so I decided to show my 11 ft long Hennessy clone that I started. I have to put on the side pulls and sew the NoSeeUm on (along with a zipper) and it will be done.

I made this from materials ordered from Scott at DIY Gear Supply. Here's the list: 4 yds 2.8 plain weave nylon, 16 ft of 1" strap, 2 pairs of suspension rings, 21 ft of 7/64 amsteel for the ridgeline and continuous loops for the suspension, 4 yds NoSeeUm, 2 ft nylon webbing for the side pull outs. With shipping it was right at $60.00.

Why use such heavy material? I like the way this stuff feels and no worries about the weight.

I sewed loops on the straps and 8 ft per side is plenty combined with the length of the amsteel continuous loop.

So far it feels good, though I may lengthen the ridgeline a bit (it's 85%). Nice flat lay and tons of room above my head and below my feet.

As I get time this weekend, I will finish it and post more pics and the total weight of the thing.

**Caveman** · 02-09-2013, 14:19

That thing ought to hold just about anything you can put in it

Looks nice. Why such a long ridgeline? Is that just the way you like it? I'm just curious because I've read that most people like about 83% and you are at 85% and want to go longer.

**Lost_Biker** · 02-09-2013, 15:29

Originally Posted by Caveman

That thing ought to hold just about anything you can put in it

Looks nice. Why such a long ridgeline? Is that just the way you like it? I'm just curious because I've read that most people like about 83% and you are at 85% and want to go longer.

Thanks Caveman. I usually tinker with the ridgeline length just to see what it does to the over all lay. This is my first 11 footer and want it to be juuuuust right. I love this fabric - soft enough with just a bit of grabbiness (if thats a word) so it's not slippery.

**gmcttr** · 02-09-2013, 17:24

Very nice...it looks like we've all been busy.

**dragon360** · 02-09-2013, 17:31

Looks great Lost_Biker! We getting. A tutorial on this?! Would love to see how you shape measure out the no-seeum and sew in.

**Lost_Biker** · 02-09-2013, 17:43

Originally Posted by gmcttr

Very nice...it looks like we've all been busy.

Thank you. You betcha!

Originally Posted by dragon360

Looks great Lost_Biker! We getting. A tutorial on this?! Would love to see how you shape measure out the no-seeum and sew in.

Thanks, dragon. I'll take pics just for you!

**Caveman** · 02-09-2013, 17:50

I'm also looking forward to seeing this thing with the net on it. Will you share dragon's pics with the rest of us too....pretty please

**dragon360** · 02-09-2013, 18:04

Very much appreciated! And soon I will have pics to share with you!

**stalker42** · 02-09-2013, 18:35

Looks great biker. Question for you. Looks like you are no lying asym. Is that how you should be lying in a HH? My legs seem to be way more to the right then yours are am I doing it wrongish?

**Lost_Biker** · 02-09-2013, 19:56

Originally Posted by Caveman

I'm also looking forward to seeing this thing with the net on it. Will you share dragon's pics with the rest of us too....pretty please

Well, you did say please, so ok!

Originally Posted by dragon360

Very much appreciated! And soon I will have pics to share with you!

Oh, cant wait!

Originally Posted by stalker42

Looks great biker. Question for you. Looks like you are no lying asym. Is that how you should be lying in a HH? My legs seem to be way more to the right then yours are am I doing it wrongish?

No, your not wrong, I haven't added the side pull outs yet. That's what gives it an asym lay. I also haven't tweaked the ridge line yet either. I literally just got in the hammock when I snapped the picture.

More pics tomorrow, children. Good night!