Need to repeat foot end higher then head. For me it close to 8" higher. And i like my ridgeline pretty tight also.
Need to repeat foot end higher then head. For me it close to 8" higher. And i like my ridgeline pretty tight also.
It can even harass Shug! All of the above is why I lean more and more towards bridge hammocks as the years roll by.
Karen, you are extremely lucky it has not caused you discomfort other than a cold spot. The usual complaint is calf pain from this ridge in various gathered end hammocks when sleeping on the diagonal. I have a hammock where I never get it (calf pain) or if I do it is minor enough that I can ignore it. But even with this hammock, with my beloved combo Speer PeaPod/Claytor No Net. two differnt times I have had a blissful week of comfort and warmth in the high Rockies in the Fall, until the mysterious last night. The all of a sudden, not so much calf pain(had plenty of that with other hammocks though) but just left leg weirdness. My left leg elevated like it was on a shelf. Never quite got it fixed despite many adjustments first time, 2nd time finally got it fixed by hanging the foot end ridiculously high. I can assure you both of these nights all I kept thinking was: why didn't I bring my JRB BMBH/MW UQ combo like I started to?
I have never experienced any sort of leg weirdness or pain with a bridge hammock, plus the shoulder issues simply don't bother my some what large self, and I find them so much easier to insulate with either quilts or pads, so...........
But, I don't like spreader bar weight and hassle and tarp issues which must be dealt with, and I love a Claytor PeaPod combo in the winter(except for the occasional leg issues), so............. SIGH!
KarenEcho
What is length of your hammock? If it's not 11feet, get a hammock that is 11 feet. Or with the hammock you have shorten hammock ridge line an inch or two inches. I'm just guessing, good luck.
I also contacted Warbonnet guy and he stated it was likely caused by my laying too close to the foot end. Doing that doesn't allow the fabric to fan out like it should. So.....looks like I need to adjust my hang so that I'm closer to the head end. Thanks a lot for the suggestions!
I started with a short walmart hammock and used clothing under my knees to help with the calf ridge problem. It also helped eliminate hyper-extension of my knees.
I'd carry a camp pillow but because the hammock supported my head, I'd just put it under my knee or knees. It changed the feel a bit - not better or worse, just a variety.
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