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    DIY Hammock

    I have completed my first DIY hammock. I ended up with an 11.5' long single layer of dark olive Hexon 1.6oz. For my suspension, I went with 15' tree straps and cinch buckles fastened to the hammock...
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    I have placed the order! 4yds dark olive Hexon...

    I have placed the order! 4yds dark olive Hexon 1.6 (11' single layer), 1/8" black amsteel, cinch buckles and tree straps.

    I couldn't afford noseeum for a bug net or extra material for a stuff...
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    I had my wife perform the same softness test that...

    I had my wife perform the same softness test that I did. She was unaware of my test results, or even that I had performed a test at all. Interestingly, she assigned the same softness ranking that I...
  4. The closest scenic views i have found are at...

    The closest scenic views i have found are at Kisatchie National Forest up near Alexandria. Let me know if you find anything nicer. There are supposedly some good spots in south Arkansas, but I am...
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    I don't know about you all, by my 275 pounds of...

    I don't know about you all, by my 275 pounds of manliness enjoys a visit from the wife in my hammock from time to time. Ain't no way I am letting a short bury catch me off guard at the wrong moment!...
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    The usefulness of these tests is a matter of...

    The usefulness of these tests is a matter of opinion. In reality, there are a bunch of new DIY fellows around with minimal test results available to help guide their decision on what type of fabric...
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    Another example, if you don't like those, would...

    Another example, if you don't like those, would be if your hammock got snagged on something while pulling on it.



    Yes, that is why I do not speak to the advertised fabric weight rating. I will...
  8. Thread: Hexon 1.6?

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    Yes, but no Hexon :-( The HEX70 2.2 XL is not...

    Yes, but no Hexon :-( The HEX70 2.2 XL is not the same, as one might guess from the similar name (see test results linked in my previous post).
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    Mark, if you look a few posts back, we discussed...

    Mark, if you look a few posts back, we discussed that a safe bury length is actually 3 to 3.5 fids. You will typically find 72 x diameter as the recommended bury length. So minimally you should use...
  10. Thread: Hexon 1.6?

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    I have tested Hexon 1.6 against its alternatives...

    I have tested Hexon 1.6 against its alternatives and have found it to be superior.
    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/115910-Fabric-Test-Results

    Now where do I go to beg for an XL...
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    I just ordered a sample of both. The HyperD is a...

    I just ordered a sample of both. The HyperD is a little softer, but the Hexon is much stronger.
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    I got my fabric samples in and have performed...

    I got my fabric samples in and have performed softness & localized strength tests.
    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/115910-Fabric-Test-Results?p=1522080#post1522080

    The Hexon...
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    Fabric Test Results

    I ordered 5 sample fabrics to test for my upcoming DIY Hammock. Here are the fabrics that I tested:


    Ripstop Nylon 1.9
    HyperD 1.6
    HEX70 2.1
    Hexon 1.6
    Hexon 2.4
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    Sticky: Yet another Knotty build. The paracord does not...

    Yet another Knotty build. The paracord does not hold the square knot. I will have to look for more abrasive cordage or a different knot.

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    Here is the new hammock body. 116683

    Here is the new hammock body.

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    Are you suggesting that you have eliminated...

    Are you suggesting that you have eliminated utility paracord from your gear? I can't imagine ever getting away from using paracord with knots. Even if I move to spliced amsteel for my suspension...
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    Fascinating discussion on how bends affect rope...

    Fascinating discussion on how bends affect rope strength.

    In summary, try to keep your pin (the thing you are tying your cordage around) at least 2x the diameter of your cordage. When dealing...
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    I think you have outlined the complete answer to...

    I think you have outlined the complete answer to the question, "Why Continuous Loops?", quite nicely here.

    1) Outdoors-men want to shave gear weight.
    2) Dyneema and Spectra are ideal because they...
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    This paper was a great read! Very good...

    This paper was a great read! Very good information on splicing strength. I enjoyed the logging industry case study - it does a great job convincing the reader that this cordage is up to real world...
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    Guide for popular splices Grog Sling...

    Guide for popular splices

    Grog Sling
    Commonly used in the hammock community to create continuous loops. It is said to maintain 100% rope strength, but is not reliable over time as this splice...
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    Interesting Knot Strength Info A straight or...

    Interesting Knot Strength Info

    A straight or un-knotted rope is assumed to have 100% strength.

    Strong Knots
    Blood Knot 85–90% (Barnes); 80% (Day)
    Flemish Bend 81% (Frank and Smith)
    Figure...
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    This claim that continuous loops are stranger...

    This claim that continuous loops are stranger than knots raises an interesting follow up question. At best, a continuous loop could only out-perform a given knot under certain conditions (e.g. a...
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    Why Continuous Loops?

    I am a big fan of rope and knots. I recently joined this forum and have been running into alternative options. I keep seeing where folks are making and/or using continuous loops. Why not just use...
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    Thanks for the heads up. Can you keep the...

    Thanks for the heads up. Can you keep the hammock series in a playlist to make it easier to find them in your collection? Thanks!
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    Thanks for posting! I am weighing fabric options...

    Thanks for posting! I am weighing fabric options for a DIY build, myself. Hex70 is on my short list. Nice to see a fellow Louisianian on the forums!
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    I have ordered samples of Nylon 1.9, HyperD 1.6,...

    I have ordered samples of Nylon 1.9, HyperD 1.6, Hexon70, Noseeum 0.9, Hexon 1.6 and Hexon 2.4. I will get my feel on and make a final decision about fabric and number of layers.

    I am thinking I...
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    The wife is going to love the deep purple. ...

    The wife is going to love the deep purple. Thanks, Dutch!
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    Thanks for the warm welcome and all the great...

    Thanks for the warm welcome and all the great feedback! I think the next step should probably be to order some samples of the HyperD and Hexon70 to examine myself.
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    RFC - DIY Hammock Planning

    I am planning a DIY hammock. I have been researching fabrics & mods and would like feedback to help me along.

    Requirements

    User Build: 6'3" tall, 275 lbs

    Objective: I am aiming for comfort...
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