Help me buy a hammock...off amazon

[atp_08]

Have to agree. Asking about a "lounging hammock" in this forum is like going to a Ferrari dealership looking for a luxury sedan.

I own Grand Trunk, ENO, and Wilderness Logics hammocks but also own cheapo cotton Mayan style hammocks and several spreader bar hammocks....all of them have their place. My wife and I love to lounge together on a spreader bar hammock. Sure getting in and out of it can be a hilarious event but that's part of the fun.


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I agree but also disagree. Ive gotten alot of good info from here and think that it has led me to a more functional hammock. I do think each has a time and place and i think the mayan i linked up above is going to be a more versatile hammock for me to get my feet wet with. If i love it, i have no problem dropping a grand on a nice set up but for now fine with a cheapo with the advise of aome Ferrari owners haha

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[atp_08]

Well its been bought. Wish me luck lol good thing is, its fullfilled by amazon so itll be a easy return if it sucks lol

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[GadgetUK437]

Good choice with the Mayan. That's my go-to lounger. Great party hammock, had five in one hilarious time. Very good in hot weather.

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[GadgetUK437]

Hope your stand is 6 foot tall at the ends.
http://theultimatehang.com/hammock-hang-calculator/

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[chefkeith]

I once thought I wanted a two person hammock - I was wrong.

Some people like being squished against another person, I found out I don't.

But lots of good advice on here, and I'm sure you'll find something you'll enjoy. I can tell you're the kinda person who researches things!

I would just add that a few people use, I think, 12' 6"x6" treated lumber posts and bury them 4-6 feet into the ground. It's a bit of work, but might be cheaper than a metal stand, dunno.

[atp_08]

I once thought I wanted a two person hammock - I was wrong.

Some people like being squished against another person, I found out I don't.

But lots of good advice on here, and I'm sure you'll find something you'll enjoy. I can tell you're the kinda person who researches things!

I would just add that a few people use, I think, 12' 6"x6" treated lumber posts and bury them 4-6 feet into the ground. It's a bit of work, but might be cheaper than a metal stand, dunno.

I was thinking about using lumber but if the metal stand i bought doesnt work im just going to build the stand that was mentioned further back. But thanks for the suggestion!

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[GadgetUK437]

Let us know the dimensions of the stand when you get it, we'll help you get a nice hang. Always good to get a noob pointed in the right direction.

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[atp_08]

Let us know the dimensions of the stand when you get it, we'll help you get a nice hang. Always good to get a noob pointed in the right direction.

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Well the stand will be here tomorrow but amazon says its 14'6" long and 3"9' high and the hammocks Length is- 13'4" (Bed Width - 8"4' Bed Length - 7")
I may have to buy another stand but we shall see how this one works. And it was amazon prime so it should be easy return if i have to.

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[sandykayak]

JUST saw this thread. I have a 15' (I think) Brazillian hammock on the older version of this Byers ADJUSTABLE stand. The arms adjust and the bottom (keel) also adjusts. At max extension, I still had to knot one end (I clipped a huge, plastic Night-Ize S-Biner so that (hopefully) the knot can be undone, if necessary. (A few years ago there were posts here from folk who had made extenders to attach a tarp.)
I prefer this design of hanging hammock loop over the ones that have a screwed-in hook.

I paid about $100 eight or so years ago so $120 sounds ok. Shop around and see if u can get shipping included. Weighs ab 65 lbs. Quite a bit of rust but that doesn't bother me.
Stand lives outside; hammock comes in

The advantage of this newer model is the knobs are on the side. Mine stick up and on stretchy hammocks I've had them sticking into my back/butt.

http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/st...8-adType%5EPLA