WBBB XLC + Handy Hammock Stand - does it work?

**fbl100** · 05-18-2016, 09:00

Hi,
I'm new to the forum and have been lurking for some time. I recently purchased a WBBB XLC and am looking into "emergency" freestanding options for the occasional times where I find myself on a scout outing in the middle of a meadow, or on the beach, etc. I like the Handy Hammock stand for weight/portability and I have read Derek's review of the stand (with modifications). His modifications seem to suggest that the stand can be made to work with a WBBB XLC, but I couldn't find any confirmation. I worked out the math using Derek's calculator, and this is what I have...

strut length = 54.5"
strut angle = 65 degrees
strut height = 49.3" [54.5 * sin(65)]
strut "lean" distance = 23" [54.5 * cos(65)]

If I tweak the calculator, I can get a 49.1" hang point using the following values:

Distance between trees = 10.7'
Ridgeline length = 111"
Preferred sit height = 12" (lower than I'd like, but it's better than sleeping on the ground!)
Weight in hammock = 225lbs
Hang Angle = 30 degrees

To get my struts 10.7' (128.4") apart, I need to adjust the center line to 82".

So... can someone confirm that they have used an XLC with the Handy Hammock Stand and that it "works"? If not, does my math check out?

Thanks,
fbl100

**damuffin** · 05-19-2016, 09:38

The bridge hammock has a flatter suspension angle and creates more inward pressure. So your outer anchor points will need to hold an extra 20-30lbs.

**fbl100** · 05-20-2016, 09:09

Thanks for the reply... does that affect my ability to use the Handy Hammock stand?

**Cicerone** · 07-16-2016, 23:35

Did you figure out how to do it?

**AngryDaddyBird** · 07-26-2016, 00:45

I just went to the handy hammock site and it says dite suspended??? I wanted a stand from them too. Hope they still make them.

**AngryDaddyBird** · 08-01-2016, 20:17

Does anyone know what happenned to the Handy hammock stand website?

**TrailSlug** · 08-01-2016, 20:26

From his facebook page:

HandyHammock
June 16 ·
Message from Jason (owner of Handy Hammock Ltd)..
We're now out of stock of Handy Hammock Stands and related items. Another company should be taking over the production and sale of Handy Hammock Stands and accessories in the near future.
A huge thank you to everyone that has supported the product by buying one, reviewing them online and posting their images and experiences online, especially Derek Hanson of www.theultimatehang.com - Thanks Derek!
I'm no longer able to commit the resources to making them. I licensed the design, made a big batch of them and realised I couldn't sustain the time input needed to keep selling them so I am stepping aside to let someone better equipped to take it on as my day job and other commitments mean I can't take it any further. More details to follow in coming months once arrangements are finalised with the company taking it forwards.
Adios - It's been fun!

**AngryDaddyBird** · 08-01-2016, 20:44

I see. Should have ordered couple months ago.

**Coolerking** · 08-16-2016, 10:29

I have just found handyhammock and I got excited at work, thinking I was going to order one when I got home.....then I saw that message on their Facebook account ��

**Mpdm21** · 08-16-2016, 10:52

Smokehouse hammocks on YouTube Explains the free standing stand he created and looks like it would work really good. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LVbhPQ-s1uI