What are the goods and bads of wider versus narrow hammocks, specifically in the range of 11'x8' vs 11'x5' (or sizes in between) ? I have done some searching & reading but havent really found a popular consensus outside of "don't go too narrow, the average finished size after buying 60" wide fabric works ok and is about the good size of a finished hammock."
I have my hammock stand set up & am currently using a prefab brazilian style hammock while looking at getting or making an 11 ft long gathered end hammock to see if the lay is any better with the same 9'5" stand.
BUT, my tentmaker bit the dust, and it will be a bit before I can save the money for a decent used industrial machine. my current options are a really old singer sewing machine that won't run the really heavy uphostery fabrics, or a juki that I have no idea whether it will or not (going to test it on some nomex).
So, I am considering buying an 11ft while I plan & obtain another machine. I found 2 made from ripstop fabrics, both with about a 200kg capacity. one is 8ft wide and one is 5ft wide (96" vs 60").
I have read the opinion of one user who feels that going wider isn't smart. but I am looking for a collection of opinions or articles explaining the physics & dynamics that would rule out the 8ft hammock. I am a big boy @ 22 stones & 183 cm. Not as tall as some on here but I am using the a frame stand from the "super easy" diy thread with a configuration that sets the ends of the ridge pole just about 9'5". Which, I am told is perfect if I want to properly secure/lash the ends of the hammock right to the ends of the ridge pole.
So, whether I buy or sew, I am trying to decide which width I should attempt first on an 11ft hammock. Opinions? (and why?) Articles? Science? Explanations?
Thanks so much.
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