Hi guys. I'm in the middle of constructing my first "Grizz Bridge Hammock" (A.K.A. Rhino Bridge) and wanted to share a mishap.

Bridge Spreader Fail..jpg

I thought the 10mm x 1090mm (1.5mm thick) aluminum pole I used was total overweight and overkill for what i'd be using it for but I guess not. It buckled when I was testing for a good hang angle..... These could have been my US$150 CF hiking poles

Reason for breakage (other than obesity) i'm guessing it's something to do with suspension triangle head length 30" vs spreader bar length 42" (It's just what I had around. Bar too long for a short suspension triangle (Too much squeeze on the pole.... longer suspension triangle = less stress on pole.).

Any other guesses? I've got $5 in materials in this project but plenty of hours. The google-fu and progress is ongoing.