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    I too have to give a shout out to Jeff Meyers!...

    I too have to give a shout out to Jeff Meyers! His knot replacement idea for tactical toggles is an excellent, low cost alternative to to expensive hardware. They work great and are easy to use. He's...
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    I got some from Myerstech Hammock Lab too. Think...

    I got some from Myerstech Hammock Lab too. Think he has them on ebay and you can get there from his FB https://www.facebook.com/myerstek/

    He has some great knot replacement ideas for these toggles...
  3. Thanks! I know lots of others on here have...

    Thanks! I know lots of others on here have experimented with modified sewn channels, so when they say that they invented it I have to shake my head. I experimented with wavy channels 3 years ago but...
  4. It's not clear to me from the video. Is the...

    It's not clear to me from the video. Is the channel wavy, or the long sides?
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    Hi, I am the creator of the Apex Camping...

    Hi,

    I am the creator of the Apex Camping Shelter. I will say that the other tarps mentioned in this thread are great options!

    I sent a pre-production sample of the Apex to Derek Hansen to test...
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    Thread tension

    Hi JPFreek, I know it's been a while since you asked your question but it could be that your sewing machine has the thread tension set too tight, or possibly a damaged needle or wrong needle. Here...
  7. Thanks! I changed the wording of the post, in...

    Thanks! I changed the wording of the post, in hopes that the mods will put this back into the DIY forum.
  8. Thanks for the info. I did not know that there...

    Thanks for the info. I did not know that there were rules about that. So basically, because I put a link to the only place to were there are details about my hammock, they moved the post here into...
  9. Does anyone know why this was moved from the DIY...

    Does anyone know why this was moved from the DIY forum? I posted this so people could try this on their DIY projects.
  10. Thanks! It's totally cool if you did comment...

    Thanks! It's totally cool if you did comment about it being the Knotty mod. Part of the reason many people thought it was the Knotty mod was that I wanted to keep the exact details for my system a...
  11. Thanks Shug! Really appreciate your input. I am...

    Thanks Shug! Really appreciate your input. I am pleased to have exceeded my goal and surprised too.

    By the way, I love your videos and they are one of the big reasons this hobby became and...
  12. Hi miyanc, In the photo with me laying in the...

    Hi miyanc,

    In the photo with me laying in the hammock, the tensioners are not doing much because I am using up all of the fabric. I only posted that photo because it shows the tensioners. The...
  13. Thanks, I am glad you like it! Thanks for the...

    Thanks, I am glad you like it! Thanks for the wishing me luck too!
  14. Hi sargevining, Thanks for your post and for...

    Hi sargevining,

    Thanks for your post and for the kind words! I have encountered so much negativity, oddly, exclusively from hammock enthusiasts. So your comments are appreciated are than you...
  15. Hi, cjayflo Glad you liked the answer here...

    Hi, cjayflo

    Glad you liked the answer here more. I just posted a detailed explanation of the Fabric Tensioners here...
  16. Thanks Rolloff! I have been into hammocks a lot...

    Thanks Rolloff! I have been into hammocks a lot longer and lurked on the forum because so much info is here! I did sign up and became a donationg member about 4 months ago though. I have never seen...
  17. The GO! Hammock Fabric Tensioners explained.

    Hi guys,

    I wanted to share my new method for dealing with loose fabric on large hammocks.

    I have encountered a lot of people on Facebook, Twitter and here who think that my fabric tensioners...
  18. SilvrSurfr, Correct except that the Grosgrain...

    SilvrSurfr,

    Correct except that the Grosgrain sewn loops are on the hem and so patch is needed. It's about 2' down. You want it higher than your head on the head end.
  19. sargevining, Thanks for the kind words! I do...

    sargevining,

    Thanks for the kind words! I do know exactly what you mean by some of the hammocks that were on Kickstarter! On some the product videos the people strung the hammocks so tight and set...
  20. Hi Rolloff, Every GO! Hammock includes the...

    Hi Rolloff,
    Every GO! Hammock includes the fabric tensioners:)
  21. Hi guy's, I am the Evil person behind the GO!...

    Hi guy's,

    I am the Evil person behind the GO! Hammock:) I just stumbled upon this post. I did not want to post anything here on the forum because I did not want to step on any toes or use the...
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    I found that putting hooks in my walls so I could...

    I found that putting hooks in my walls so I could hang indoors was a huge help. This way I could learn to sleep in the hammock before camping. This helped me to be sure I would get a good nites sleep...
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    That's a sweet hammock! How does the net attach?

    That's a sweet hammock! How does the net attach?
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    Waiting for some cool weather here in South Fla....

    Waiting for some cool weather here in South Fla. Dying to test out my new Arrowhead underquilt!
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    Yeah, putting something under my knees increases...

    Yeah, putting something under my knees increases the comfort level dramatically! Also prevents pain from the legs being completely extended.
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    For me and 11' hammock is essential to sleeping...

    For me and 11' hammock is essential to sleeping on my side. Extra width will also help. I bend the hips and knees in a slight fetal position and I find it very comfortable!
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    I finally made a non crinkle polyester hammock...

    I finally made a non crinkle polyester hammock that is 10' X 60 and its very comfortable. The fabric feels great for a indoor home hammock. I installed eye bolts and the hammock is by far the most...
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    This is an old thread but I would like to throw...

    This is an old thread but I would like to throw in my two cents. First of all you can do your own provisional patent application for relatively cheap. This can help give you at least a year to market...
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    Thanks boulder!

    Thanks boulder!
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    Add Tieouts to a new hammock.

    I did a search on how to install tie outs like on a Hennessey or Dream Hammock but I could not find anything. I assume you use grosgrain but I am not sure how to sew it or reinforce it. I was...
  31. I can totally relate to nobody appreciating the...

    I can totally relate to nobody appreciating the DIY hammock stuff. I feel like a grandma knitting, making things that most people don't appreciate how much effort and expertise went into it. Oh well,...
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    Thanks, FLRIder. I got sidetracked yesterday and ...

    Thanks, FLRIder. I got sidetracked yesterday and I did not order yet. I will check Outdoor Wilderness Fabrics too.
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    Thanks SCH! Gonna order some today.

    Thanks SCH! Gonna order some today.
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    I ordered some polyester tablecloths from this...

    I ordered some polyester tablecloths from this company to make some hammocks with. I also bought a sewing machine and DIY gear supplies. Finding this forum has cost me a lot of money but I am having...
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    Who is a good supplier of climashield?

    Who is a good supplier of climashield?
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    I just bought a singer 4423 to make some DIY...

    I just bought a singer 4423 to make some DIY hammocks and gear. I can't believe I am so excited about sewing... wait it's not sewing it's custom gear fabrication!
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    Thanks, Boston. Does anyone have a link to the...

    Thanks, Boston. Does anyone have a link to the expired patent?
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    I found this patent # for Hennessy's "Hammock w/...

    I found this patent # for Hennessy's "Hammock w/ a ridge cord" https://www.google.com/patents/US6421851?dq=hammock+comfort&hl=en&sa=X&ei=PDSXVMumC4uhgwSGv4PADA&ved=0CFQQ6AEwCDg8

    I see that...
  39. Thanks for the input, really looking forward to...

    Thanks for the input, really looking forward to testing it.
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    Lol, I know what you mean. Patents are not...

    Lol, I know what you mean. Patents are not supposed to be things that are obvious but I heard there was a patent. I checked google patents and found the Hennessy patent application but after reading...
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    Structural ridgeline patent.

    Hi guy's I was reading somewhere about a patent on a structural ridgelines but noticed some manufacturers other than Hennessy ship hammocks with structural ridgelines and others sell structural...
  42. I have been testing my gear and sleeping in the...

    I have been testing my gear and sleeping in the backyard since the weather has been beautiful (I live in South Fla.) and have had pretty good results sleeping on a sleeping pad inside the hammock. I...
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    Sticky: I am a long time ground dweller and while...

    I am a long time ground dweller and while planning a camping trip I thought a hammock would be fun to set up and relax in. I ordered a hammock I googled hammock hanging techniques and found this...
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