Frustrated with this hammocking buisness!!!!!

[theshnizzle]

Be aware that when you take off the stock suspension you probably void the warranty and render the hammock broken as in you broke it you bought it. Many of us will no longer be interested in buying it should you decide to move on. All that for saving 2 -4 ounces. You would be better served by tying a bowline in the stock rope or using rappel rings to terminate the rope near the hammock and then add whatever suspension you want to try. Once you settle on a setup then think about making changes to the hammock itself.

Interesting observations. But it seems to me that the folks here look for mods and " improvements". There will always be those who want stock so they can mod it themselves.

[Ramblinrev]

Interesting observations. But it seems to me that the folks here look for mods and " improvements". There will always be those who want stock so they can mod it themselves.

Poorly done mods are a safety hazard. It's that simple. Without knowing what was done and how it was done, a mod, particularly to suspension, will be viewed very skeptically. You can dress the logic up any way you want, but reselling a stock piece that has been modded is a gamble at best and a lost cause at worst.

[sandykayak]

In addition to Arrowhead Equipment, suggest u look at the Jacks R Better site.

There is a sub forum here where most of our cottage suppliers have a link.

In a nano-second you could have the Kindle version of The Ultimate Hang. (Assuming U can download the free Kindle app onto a smartphone or tablet in Canada.) That would be your hammocking bible. Author Derek Hansen also has a blog. Google Ultimate hang.

You did say that you have plenty of time for all this research didn't you?

[Deadphans]

What sealed the deal for me was hanging under a tarp on a lazy rainy afternoon. It was like being in heaven. Now I look forward to camping when rain is in the forecast.

Man I am with you on that, it sold me. Also when I was hanging over a stream listening to the crickets and frogs around me, croaking and jumping in the stream. It was heaven. Over two years ago and I remember every second - at least when I was awake ;-) . Sold sine those two moments.