DD Jungle Hammock for someone 6'1"?

[Slisher]

Hi All,
I'm planning on buying my first hammock soon. I was looking at the BlackBird XLC but after looking around the forums and web a bit I came across the DD Superlight Jungle. I really like the versatility this hammock offers. The videos say it is good for people up to 6'4" or so. Does anyone have experience with these hammocks? The also have the Frontline XL which could work but it doesn't have the waterproof layer as far as I can tell.

Thanks,
Slisher

[Rick68]

DD hammocks are good quality, I am 5'-11" 185lb, I have 2 frontline hammocks and tarps to go with them. I had 2 go a different route and go with a longer hammock. So now I use these hammocks for friends and family and I use my new hammock. I am not sure about the DD xl frontline. But from my experience everything I have ordered from the other side of the pond has been small, sleeping bags, hammocks, and clothes. I know this probably does not help you but just thought I would throw this out there. Thx, Rick..

[Slisher]

I had 2 go a different route and go with a longer hammock.

Thanks Rick. So what hammock did you go with?

[sidvicious]

i have a DD with integrated bug net.

here's a few comments about what i know about DD hammocks. i bought mine years ago along with a tarp. it was a whim. after i got it i started looking at youtube videos.

DD hammocks are tight line hammocks; meaning that they're designed for super tight suspensions and NOT a 30* angle type of hang. that said, they are not DIAGONAL hang hammocks. this is important.

if you get such a hammock, then much of the discussion here on the forum will not apply to you. it is a different animal.

DD hammocks tend to be shorter and narrower.

when i got it, i tried the tight line method. i prefer the 30* diagonal hang.

it is NOT comparable to the blackbird AT ALL. they are different philosophies.

I SAY THIS with the caveat that the DD model you're looking at might be of traditional style [30* diagonal hang]. if it is, then you can disregard what i'm saying.

CHECK YOUTUBE and see how folks are hanging it. if they bear down tight on the suspension and tend to lay straight as opposed to diagonal, then you're in for a different experience than the 30* school.

good luck.

EDIT: i'm 6'1"; 180.

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[Rick68]

Hey slisher, I went with the 10' Hammeck Netty. No complaints here, and my son is 6'-6" and lays in it with no problems. I am not sure what your willing to spend on a hammock but I am looking at the sparrow from Dream Hammocks "my next purchase". Our you could go the DIY route and try to make your own. I have no DIY skills so I rely on others.Rick..

[mountainhanger]

I have a dd frontline xl and at 6'2 and 375 it's fine . Plenty of room and you can get a diagnal, but not as much as A wbbb. But then again it's not needed.

[bodhran4me]

I am over 6" and 195 lbs and have been happy with my DD Frontline. Not sure how the Jungle compares as far as dimensions go. It isn't asym but I still get a diagonal lay.

[hutzelbein]

Quite honestly, there are better options - especially in the US. As already mentioned, DD hammocks are short. 270cm equals about 8.8'. Most people your size prefer an 11' hammock. And if you look at e.g. Dutch's no-net single layer hammocks (you have the choice between 10' and 11' no-net hammocks), you'll get a longer hammock with a better suspension and not much more weight. And the fabric will likely be more robust. Unfortunately Dutch doesn't list weights, but my 11' DIY single layer hammock made from 1.6oz Hexon (which is not the lightest fabric Dutch offers) weighs 310g. I don't know if the 270g DD lists includes the suspension, but it's definitely down due to the short and narrow size and the thin fabric.

You could also look at www.buttinasling.com, www.dream-hammock.com and simplylightdesigns.com.