I use a bridge- so long as you got 15' or so worth of suspension you can run 35' without climbing higher than you can reach.
Though starts to feel a bit like slack lining rather than hanging at...
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I use a bridge- so long as you got 15' or so worth of suspension you can run 35' without climbing higher than you can reach.
Though starts to feel a bit like slack lining rather than hanging at...
I'll set my watch and warrant on it.
An may you have twice the number Sai.
Generally speaking- folks here tend to rely on a 5:1 safety factor.
SO 1000lb breaking strength divided by 5= 200lb user
As knots/splicing can reduce strength... 900lbs divided by 5= 180lbs and...
Yar- that was the other big reason I wanted to give them a shot.
I used to dismiss the issue (easy adjustment)... but it literally hit home when I watched my wife struggle to break another system...
Anytime you combine metal hardware that introduces a hard bend with rope- you'll eventually generate some wear.
Being thicker (as compared to beetle buckles for example) there is likely less wear...
Yar- There is no formula.
SHORT ANSWER- make an 'infinite ridgeline', adjust until your heart is content (or at least for now it is) and then make a fixed ridgeline for field use.
IE- put a fixed...
Yar, Kris is right, just didn't happen to see this post.
Bonus points to him as well on using the 'tabs'.
But besides future options or attaching a spare pocket or stuff sack- one of the...
I suppose if'n you got a bunyon on yer banyon.... you can stick this on.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Equate-Corn-Cushion-18-Count/819067224?athbdg=L1200&from=/search
One further tip on tips:
A Lansky puck (or other stone if yer patient) works well enough to knock the worst of the sharp edge off a milled aluminum edge. The right dremel bit (inverse dome) can...
I suspect (but do not know) that one reason Nich might have moved on is that eventually the bridge buttons will 'crush out'.
I did damage one early on, but that was entirely my fault as I had a bit...
Hey Steve-
300lbs is about right for Hex 70. (assuming all is built well)
The Ariel isn't quite as balanced as my Happy Medium, but not quite as stressed as the Big Guy.
Point being- you...
Hoping to scoot up fer Saturday evening if all goes well.
A few asked, so figured I'd share...
Other than pouring a pint of dark on any day I deem to be a suitable time; I don't do black friday. Or any sales.
So if'n you were holding off for a deal...
It's my belief there is not a substitute for this fabric.
You've got a bit more flexibility in gathered ends, but for bridge hammocks there is no better fabric I've found. Period, the end.
This...
It does, lol. I've been quietly selling a few. The final version is doing long term testing in the Everglades still.
It fits the Big Guy/Luxury or Just A Bridge.
All that said;
The...
AND Finally...
Bridge plus Gathered end seemed to work fine. Though I think that you'd be better off with the taller person 'up high' simply for exit entry.
My wife is about 5'4" and the top...
The Hive-
Offset bunkbed- we could get two bridges on but I wouldn't call it a no problems setup exactly.
For what it's worth... we did try a few different setups, options, and configurations. ...
Cajun sent over the pictures from his visit.
The Cricket (to me at least) seemed the best pairing. That's a pretty compact/light stand and The Happy Medium was an easy setup on it.
Barry had...
Thankee... 36/26 ish? I could see that fitting.
For those following along: Spreader bar sizes on the rest
The Big Guy and Luxury are 42/36
The Happy Medium and Just a Bridge are 36/36
...
Hi Don!
I had thunked in my brian that the JRB JRB had matching 36" poles at each end?
When folks ask me I've told them it's a symmetrical bar bridge but sounds like I messed that up along the...
Yar... and Cajun was nice enough to swing by my house a few weeks ago.
We tried out all my bridge models on both the Cricket and the pre-production Hive.
Cricket-
YES- the Happy Medium fits...
https://youtu.be/gOoLYkFlBpA?si=bXDFuz3IICH5k1Ft
Thanks to Mark for putting this out there...
Arooni-
What are you willing to pay for this?
I have a roll of 1.2 ounce Foliage Mountain XL. I can sew up a 12' (finished) gathered end hammock without a bugnet.
Officially I'm a bridge...
Easier to win a bridge too!
I didn't forget- Feel free to reach out via email (or let Diesel know to) but worst case I'll get it set up when I get there.
Because they vary so much- It'll be a...
Appreciate you starting this thread actually! My website sucks and my videos need to be remade... things have changed a little over the years now but I find myself spending my time sewing so that...
Howdy UK Bill- hope things are going well for you.
I'm not sure exactly what vendor to suggest for you but simply put:
You need a 12' ridgeline at minimum.
A Hex shape tarp is minimal coverage...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2Cy4lboqWA
Ah... 5:04 into this one is a wood frame version of what you're proposing.
Did you want the frame to remain independent?
Point being- if Hubby gets a sleep platform why not use his platform on one side of the van for half the bridge frame.
Then build a second gear...
The net isn't tall enough to allow it. (just pointing it out if that was the hope)
So at that point... you might as well sit sideways in your crazy creek style chair. You get the back support...
TL;DR= If the Banyon is the route you want to go- I'd definitely just put on the Lynx you own before you go looking for trouble as the general consensus seems to be that the fit is acceptable. I...
Others have pushed a bit further- but I found the ridgerest foam pad to tap out for me in the 40's. Basically- summer use in my experience. With the caveat that if you can do it you can go to...
Coutrybois is correct- if you want the cadaliac of top quilts Katabatic is up there- https://katabaticgear.com/collections/elite-quilts/products/sawatch-ultralight-quilt?variant=41599273959469
It...
For what it's worth...
At this point (especially in top quilts) most of the known vendors here make a quality quilt.
Things that do too many things tend to not be great at any one thing. Point...
Others touched on points I'm about to make but roughly what I'm hearing is:
Been a few years; fabric does wear in use as well as in storage and lose it's 'rebound' or ability to bounce back after...
Forgot this video review shows/discusses this option very well at the 4:20 mark if you're not up for the full video- but a good overall discussion of the Happy Medium with several points that apply...
Hmm... no input from me on that issue.
That said- most folks looking for this type of tarp (asking me at least) are more looking at non-stove use.
Full coverage from bugs or prying eyes at the...
An update for everyone here from Josh at Ruta Locura:
After some personal setbacks and some ongoing website issues- just passing along that he's got material to offer these poles again.
The...
An update for everyone here from Josh at Ruta Locura:
After some personal setbacks and some ongoing website issues- just passing along that he's got material to offer these poles again.
The...
Forgot to add- while some have good luck with using a foam pad- I've personally not.
In part... I think its an issue with bridge hammocks more than gathered ends.
I find I need to 'push' heat...
Get the zero- you own 30* quilts for warmer temps.
Are you broke (out of money?) Then go with the economy line to save the money.
Are you worried about weight or pack size?
10* costs you...
Ah... I knew I remembered someone had a better explanation.
Beginning shows the fray issue (though to be fair you can just have an annual loop swap to solve this if needed)
Middle- an excellent...
Yar- pretty popular suspension swap. I ordered some buckles not too long ago and will at some point add some pictures to the website.
In the meantime:
The carabiners are standard with all my...
Looks like you didn't need the stove on that hang, but great to see it worked out for you. Definitely an option I'll keep in mind when folks are asking for this type of fully enclosed...
Two thoughts:
When you're on the edge of a system's range, small things can become apparent. In this case; perhaps the simple fact that your foot end might be elevated (typically is in a gathered...
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/159649-Big-Guy-Bridge-and-Tensa-4-Stand/page2
This thread is probably your best bet:
John (OP and bridge owner) got this working for the Big...
Yar- this forum is less popular.
I suspect the event which shall not be named is a part of it... a big incentive to come here over other sources is that it remains a good place to coordinate and...
Best of luck with it!
If it's the extra stretch or unbedlike cradled squishyness of a gathered end you're looking for... I have built some SUL hammocks out of Membrane 10 that held my 220lb butt...
If I make it or not- can't say for sure. BUT... I've been going down to Walnut Pointe for a few summers now with a group of friends and families.
Few years back I talked to them a bit and found...
Them tabs are there for a reason :cool:
Looks good!
For an added bonus to tryout for those who have pad strap loops on the top quilt... you can use the bonus loops and double (mini) mitten...
Brohawk-
The general thought is to find one very large tree (hang suspension on either side).
One large tree and two small trees (to spread the head end)
Or four perfectly located trees.
All...