Welcome to the forums Lee.
The HH's are very popular due to the all in one purchase. You get the basic gear to get up off the ground all in one package. The zip option is probably more popular since being offered than the bottom entry. Some folks still like the BE but overall I would say that zip hammocks are more popular and have some convince aspects that the BE does not offer. Like leaving a water bottle laying on the ground and wanting a drink in the middle of the night...just reach out or practice your Olympic gymnastics routine. Or sitting in your hammock chatting with a friend...zip hammocks are just more comfortable for this in my opinion.
The Super shelter is HH's fix for convection. A hammock is very sensitive to air movement cooling the occupant. Great in really hot weather...above 70 for most folks...but in any cooler temps and or with a breeze added you will get chilled easily. Most folks though prefer an under quilt to insulate the under side of the hammock. More warmth, easier to set up and control temperature and most folks just find under quilts cool.
To get up off the ground you won't NEED anything else than what comes in the bag from HH. But there are some things that will make everything in getting started better. First the HH Tarps are stock set up to hang from the suspension on the hammock...this sucks because when you get into the hammock your weight changes the angel the hammocks suspension hangs at...changing the pitch of the tarp...there is no way to keep the tarp super tight when set up this way. Save yourself some headache and get a separate ridge line to hang the tarp on. Second issue with the tarps is that they are small and while some folks will be happy with them most folks like more room and better storm coverage of their gear....consider a different tarp (this is why most hammock companies don't include a tarp as a kit deal but let you pick the gear best suited to your needs.
Next up is that suspension (like you mentioned) it's not the fastest system out there. Many folks will end up replacing it....though it does work and you don't NEED anything else to get up off the ground.
Warbonnet is one of the other very popular hammock companies but you will find folks on both sides of the fence with either company. One factor that may sway some is that Warbonnet is a US company with all of their gear made in the US...not something that can be said about HH...like I said some folks care some don't but it's out there for you to consider.
Good luck in your search and welcome to a more elevated perspective.
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