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    Senior Member PaPaZeus's Avatar
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    looking for advice from the big guys.....250lbs + 6ft+

    So I have been making adjustments in suspension length and structural ridge lines. And I am starting to think my hammock itself is too small. Don't get me wrong its comfortable , but after years of buying everything bigger I feel like it is happening again....

    I think I need more foot room on my diagonal... at least I will with my bugnet on.. now I realize that when requesting opinions its all subjective. And everyone has their own sweet spot.. that said


    So my questions are: ( prerequisites are the 6ft + and +250lbs)

    What is an average ridge line length? I'm currently sitting around 105inches.....

    Do i need a bigger Hammock size? I have a basic 55x105.

    And that's it I couldn't find any spot on info for big guys via searching.

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    Senior Member DemostiX's Avatar
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    You will find that there are many, many guys here bigger than you are. So, HF is very much for you.

    If there are many guys or women here as skinny and small as the climbers or GC riders in the Tour de France, they haven't announced themselves over the last couple of years.

    I don't recall an hammock for adults mentioned here whose maker would exclude you for mass. Some would (sensibly, IMO) urge you to not use NE Ropes Dynaglide cordage for any part of your suspension, urging you to bear the burden of the extra couple of ounces = 10 U$ quarters weight -- that 7/64" (nominal) Amsteel or equivalent in your kit instead, should your suspension not be a continuous polyester strap and buckle. (Oh, the burden -- that's 6-8 more ounces.)

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    For me at 6'2" 360# if it's a ten foot hammock I need 60" wide for comfort but usually a 11' hammock is the answer, it has an exception tho and that is my switchback from tttg. It's only 52" wide but w a little shoulder squeeze and my feet against the net I must say it's pretty darn comfy!
    It's not the boulders that throw us off balance, it's the pebbles beneath our feet

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    I'm 6' 2", 230 lbs. I used an ENO Doublenest for a couple of years with no complaints, though I never felt I could find the perfect diagonal lay in it. This spring, I bought a Warbonnet Blackbird XLC. My first impression on climbing in was, "Wow! This thing is roomy and comfortable!"

    I think you might like a bigger hammock. As for ridge line length, I put an adjustable one on my Doublenest and found the hammock to be most comfortable with it set just a tad shorter than the recommended length (there's an accepted formula: ridge line length = 83% of hammock length). The Warbonnet XLC comes with a fixed ridge line and I feel that it is just right.

    Try a bigger hammock if you get a chance... I bet you'll like it.

    Take it easy,
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    6'2'' 270lbs.

    In no particular order -

    Tried a Grand Trunk UL.
    Tried a Grand Trunk Skeeter Beater.
    Tried a Warbonnet Blackbird.
    Tried a Switchback.
    Tried a JRB Bear Mountain Bridge.
    Tried a 10 foot x 60 inch tablecloth hammock.
    Tried an 11 foot x 90 inch tablecloth hammock.
    Tried channeled ends.
    Tried whipped ends.
    Tried shorter structural ridgeline lengths.
    Tried longer structural ridgeline lengths.
    Tried pitching the hammock more taut.
    Tried moving the tree attachment points higher up the tree.


    Over 2-3 years I never really slept comfortably.

    Got a Warbonnet Ridge Runner and am never looking back.

    Most comfortable hammock ever for me.

    Others have had luck with some of the above, not me.

    YMMV

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    Yes, you need a longer hammock. Minimum 10' but would really recommend an 11'. If you are making it yourself the guide for the ridgeline is either 83% or 85% of the length of the hammock. This too is very subjective.

    I have a HH Explorer that is rated well above my weight and height and I love mine. Again, subjective. Based on what you have said in your OP, you're in a less than 9' hammock. Makes me hurt just thinking about it.

    Good luck in your search. I'm certain you will find success...I and a multitude of others have.

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    Im 6'4" and around 270lbs and I found comfortable for me in a gathered end was best with a 62ish inch width and 11' long hammock. The ridge line is approx 85% which is a little longer than the 83% most recommend. But I like bridge hammocks best
    The camper formerly known as HikingDad...

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    Wow...thanks for all the responses.... i m really digging the blackbird for camping purposes.... I had a feeling I needed a bigger hammock. I guess that's what taxes are for...

    Again many thanks all.. much appreciated.. and much more learning ahead for me.

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    6-2 275ish. I find the WBBB 1.7 dbl works but mostly because I tend to sleep in a jackknife or cannon ball side position. Were it new hammock time the choice would be a WBBB XLC 1.7 dbl though.

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    looking for advice from the big guys.....250lbs + 6ft+

    My friend used my BIAS camper xl double layer this weekend and loved it. He makes you look like a child at 6'11" 400 pounds.
    Carpe noctem!!

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