2 questions about the stands

**meckelangelo** · 05-20-2015, 14:23

Originally Posted by Nighthauk

David is the weight rating based upon a static test. Meaning just keeping adding on weight until failure or was the weight moving around like you would do sleeping. I am not sure if it matters or not, it was just a thought. I have in mind of picking up one or two of them.

The rating is based on static weight, but our testing accounted for dynamic forces. We added something like 450 pounds of static weight, then pushed and swung and bounced and jostled the weight. The failure occurred when Dad practically jumped on the weight, adding his 200+ pounds, with quite a bit of dynamic force. This is when the s-hook opened, allowing the suspension to slip off.

When we re-tested with the larks head / cow hitch method, we could not cause a failure.

Obviously, we cannot emulate all circumstances, so it's difficult to be completely scientific. As such, we prefer to assign a conservative rating, and we strongly urge that it should not be exceeded, but you may take comfort in knowing that we tested substantial dynamic forces that would normally be exerted in a hammock. Swinging is strongly discouraged!

**Nighthauk** · 05-20-2015, 14:24

Fair enough. Thanks David

**outdoorsguy** · 05-22-2015, 15:40

I bought a stand after reading the reviews on here and I'm glad I did. Even though I have trees, I like that I can break this thing down into 4 sections in seconds, move them to a more shaded area of my yard and put it back up. Takes literally about 3-4 minutes to move it across my large yard, if that. Another thing I like is the strength and stability...its made of steel and frankly, I like that.

The included instructions and video clearly state that its recommended not to hang from the hooks, but its good to know they would still hold a body easily. When everything you buy these days has a disclaimer that reads "If you don't follow directions, bad stuff will happen to you" (I paraphrased a little), well, I follow directions

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**shipsgunner** · 05-23-2015, 21:01

I must agree, this stand is VERY good quality and at 300lbs, I feel perfectly safe using it. As a full time hammocker since the beginning of last year (April,2014) this stand has gotten me off the hooks mounted to the studs in my garage. I love this stand! Portable, able to setup anywhere and not too heavy to "take with you" on car camping trips. I always prefer trees when camping but it's really nice to have options.

Thanks
SG

**mychal** · 05-26-2015, 10:07

Can you explain the 24" extension piece a bit more? Any pictures? Does it attach to one end, or is it an insert of some sort in the middle?

My Cadillac hammock is a 12' hammock (the 11' Envy-S I just ordered will be my Ferrari...get it? Black and red? Never mind). Will it work without the extension, or will I need the extension for the 12' hammock?

Thanks.

**meckelangelo** · 05-26-2015, 17:22

Originally Posted by mychal

Can you explain the 24" extension piece a bit more? Any pictures? Does it attach to one end, or is it an insert of some sort in the middle?

My Cadillac hammock is a 12' hammock (the 11' Envy-S I just ordered will be my Ferrari...get it? Black and red? Never mind). Will it work without the extension, or will I need the extension for the 12' hammock?

Thanks.

I don't have any pictures on hand, but I can take one later if you require.

The extension inserts in the middle, making the ridgepole longer. It just slides into one of the ends of the ridgepole, prior to sliding the leg assembly on.

As for the 12' hammock that is a very good question that I don't have the answer to. I BELIEVE that the stand without the extension should be plenty long enough, but I cannot confirm that. I'll see if there's any way we can test this and get back to you.