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    True length?

    When a hammock maker gives the length of a hammock, does that include the whole piece of fabric from tip to tip, or just the "usable" length between the channels/whipping?

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    For me it's the whole length end to end

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    Re: True length?

    It's all over the map.
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    Most of them tell you both
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    What do ya'll go by when your figuring the 83% rule for the ridgeline? Pre gathered or Post gathered.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aclawrence View Post
    What do ya'll go by when your figuring the 83% rule for the ridgeline? Pre gathered or Post gathered.
    Gathered. Measure between the two points where you plan to attach your ridgeline.
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    You may be interested in dejoha's comparison chart: http://theultimatehang.com/2012/07/p...parison-chart/

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