PRE-SALE - ROBIC XL is coming...

**hk2001** · 02-14-2016, 13:37

Originally Posted by Gresh

Well, now I don't want it any more. It's got gross in it.

Fine, I'll keep it. Thanks

**latriper** · 02-14-2016, 14:18

I got my order of ROBIC XL in yesterday. Made an eleven foot hammock with cinch buckle suspension, Double folded end channels and 12 foot tree straps.

**latriper** · 02-14-2016, 14:51

I'm 6'1" 250lbs. Fabric feels great!

**Caminante** · 02-14-2016, 15:34

I wish you hadn't posted that, it's just pushing me further to the edge of the cliff. The width looks great. Impeccable stitching, as well.

**latriper** · 02-14-2016, 15:57

Originally Posted by Caminante

I wish you hadn't posted that, it's just pushing me further to the edge of the cliff. The width looks great. Impeccable stitching, as well.

Thanks! Don't worry about the edge of the cliff. It is so much fun stepping off the edge!

**mrcheviot** · 02-14-2016, 19:49

latriper do you have experience with other fabrics you could compare it against? stretch, hand, skin feel, how well it behaves while sewing, etc.? Nice stitching btw, looks nice.

**latriper** · 02-14-2016, 20:06

Originally Posted by mrcheviot

latriper do you have experience with other fabrics you could compare it against? stretch, hand, skin feel, how well it behaves while sewing, etc.? Nice stitching btw, looks nice.

Hey mrcheviot,
Yes, I do have some experience with other materials. I have made many, many hammocks from 1.9 oz, 1.6 oz Hyper D, Hyper D XL, and one from 2.2 oz Hex XL.
I hate comparing since different people feel different things in regards to fabric, but I will try. The ROBIC fabric feels good against the skin but not quite as soft as 1.6 oz HD but way softer than the 2.2 Hex. Maybe just a tad scratcher than 1.9 but that is minimal at best. I can't say I noticed any more stretch than the 1.6 HD. It seems easier to sew than regular 1.1 oz and you get the feeling that it is a strong fabric. It doesn't seem as "wispy"

as regular 1.1 oz.
I will be better able to answer after a few nights in it but first impression is Kyle hit a home run with this fabric. Lightweight but tough fabric that feels good. Hope that helps.

**Owlsnest** · 02-15-2016, 10:51

Do you typically double up your end channel or did you think it was needed due to this particular fabric?
I have never done it,but would if needed.
Thanks

**hutzelbein** · 02-15-2016, 11:15

Originally Posted by Owlsnest

Do you typically double up your end channel or did you think it was needed due to this particular fabric?

I was wondering as well. Does it even do anything? I always thought that the main stress was on the hammock body. I understand doubling up the complete hammock (= making a double layer), but I'm not sure that doubling up the channel helps. But I'm always happy to learn something new.

**latriper** · 02-15-2016, 11:20

Originally Posted by Owlsnest

Do you typically double up your end channel or did you think it was needed due to this particular fabric?
I have never done it,but would if needed.
Thanks

I always double the end channels. I may be wrong but it seems that two layers of fabric would be stronger than one. I believe double layer hammocks have a higher weight raiting than a single layer. Just my opinion though.