Setting ridge line tension

[BigBearCamper]

How do I go about setting a ridge line to give me a 30 degree angle on my hammock?

[goanywhere]

Don't get all hung up (pardon the pun) on the exact angle try different angles and test the comfort at each adjustment until it feels 'right' and then set your ridgeline. I would use an adjustable line until you're happy. I use a slippery hitch on one end even now in case I want to tweak it.

[cougarmeat]

If you want a starting point, go to

http://theultimatehang.com/hammock-hang-calculator/

You have to know the ridge line length of your hammock. If you don't know, some use 83% of the hammock length. But remember, these are just "sort of" and "kind of" figures - just an estimate.