12 foot hammocks?!

**c0wb0y_hubs** · 03-15-2014, 21:47

I have submitted an order for 5 yards of 1.8 ripstop, so that I will have plenty of options for the length of my new diy hammock.

I'm 6'1", and I'd like to try a longer hammock than my 126x60 tablecloth. Is a 12 footer overkill? What length would you recommend?

**Brady** · 03-15-2014, 21:53

I'm the same height. My xlc is 11 feet and more than adequate. YMMV.

**Zilla** · 03-15-2014, 21:56

Originally Posted by c0wb0y_hubs

I have submitted an order for 5 yards of 1.8 ripstop, so that I will have plenty of options for the length of my new diy hammock.

I'm 6'1", and I'd like to try a longer hammock than my 126x60 tablecloth. Is a 12 footer overkill? What length would you recommend?

If 12 ft makes you happy then 12 ft it is,, why not?

**SilvrSurfr** · 03-15-2014, 21:58

Well then you probably gotta get a bigger, heavier tarp. Just saying.

**sargevining** · 03-15-2014, 22:11

I'm 6'-0 and been using a DIY 12'-0" (before sewing channels) using 64" wide 1.1 MarPat from DIY Gear supply for over a year now, at home and in the field. Using the 83% rule for the ridge line, that comes out to 10'-0" at the ridge. My Hennessey Hex covers it just fine, in fact I have a harder time finding trees far apart enough for the tarp than I do for the hammock. I think I'm getting a flatter lay out of it than I did even in my HHDJ---which is a pretty big hammock, too. There's a calf ridge in it, but my legs go right past it when I'm on the diagonal. There's lots of fabric at the edges, but when I'm asleep I don't notice it.

**nuttysquirrel** · 03-15-2014, 23:55

i use a 12' most times. just cuz its the most comfy hammy i own! its also 1.8( acu from diygs)

**f k** · 03-16-2014, 00:43

I have a ten footer that is nice, an eleven footer that is divine, and I just made a friend a thirteen foot one from a table cloth that has been the best one I have ever used. I would try it, you can always go shorter if you find it is not want you want.

**SimonMc** · 03-16-2014, 02:29

I have a customer who made a 12 footer and he seems to love it.

**c0wb0y_hubs** · 03-16-2014, 09:33

Thank you all for the help and things to ponder. I'll definitely need to get out the tarp to determine if I'll be getting wet toes, but I like the idea of at least trying the 12 footer. Then, if its too long, I can shorten it.