Does anyone make a Bridge Hammock that can hold over 250lbs? I really want to try this design out, I think it will be very comfortable for me but i can't seem to find one for us bigger fellows.....Thanks in advance for the help....
Does anyone make a Bridge Hammock that can hold over 250lbs? I really want to try this design out, I think it will be very comfortable for me but i can't seem to find one for us bigger fellows.....Thanks in advance for the help....
Not much love for the bigger guys in the bridge hammock area yet,
Actually, Warbonnet offers special mods, at no cost, for bigger guys. All you have to do is give Brandon your weight and they will replace your stock spreader bars with beefier ones.
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Good to know for future reference, thanks for the tip
Thanks, I will check into that
I'm 6'4", 230 lbs, and the ridge runner fits me just fine! (awesome hammock--I highly recommend it!) Even though I started out with gathered end hammocks, Ive gone totally to the bridge----so much better in my opinion! If you are a DIY guy, they are actuallly pretty easy to make. I just made another one---if you want the dimensions PM me. You can easily make one for under 50 bucks (including poles) Another plus about the bridge, an UQ fits really well --much better than on a gathered end hammock!
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I'm about 50lbs heavier than you and an inch shorter.....I really want to try one but i just want to make sure it will support my weight...
The benefit of DIY cannot be understated for out larger brethren. Like GE hammocks, a bridge can be made of whatever material you prefer, and the dimensions can be tweeked to allow for wider shoulders, etc. Quest outfitters has beefier poles than the standard that can be used. I have several DIY bridge hammock threads that could be adjusted accordingly as needed and there are wonderful instructional threads by Grizz, TeeDee, and others. As others have stated, I suspect you could get Brandon to beef up a ridgerunner if desired. I personally love the ridgerunner and have either given away or laid aside my own creations in favor of Brandon's.
Thanks for the info guys, I will be getting in touch with Brandon......
What would be the best way to contact Brandon?
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