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    Sparrow zipper questions.

    I've done a lot of reading here and looked up a lot of videos on the Sparrow but I can't figure out some of the zipper features. PapaSmurf's video shows the zippers from outside the hammock really well, but I've got a few questions on how they operate from the inside:

    1. Are there separate zipper pulls for the inside vs. the outside, like a tent, or do you just bring the zipper pull inside with you?
    2. I'd like to have the flexibility of moving where the zippers meet for venting based on weather conditions, moving it up toward the head in moist weather to create a small opening. Does the velcro prevent the foot-end zipper from going past the middle, and vice versa?
    3. How do you keep the zippers tightly closed? Does the velcro serve a function here?
    4. The website and video shows a small carabiner attaching to the velcro for using a small weight. What advantage does a weight provide? Are there any videos that demonstrate this?


    Thanks.

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    Hi LakerDude,
    The Sparrow has double pull sliders so there is a pull on the inside and outside of the hammock.

    The zipper sliders meet in the center of the hammock. For add'l venting, you can just unzip the slider toward the head to open the overcover up a bit.

    The sliders stay closed on there own pretty well, but we do add an omni tape zipper seal right at the point where they meet.

    The Sparrow's overcover can be used as a wind block on just the right or left side of the hammock by not attaching one set of zippers and throwing the overcover back over the hammock. The hole in the omni tape closure is just there in case it's real windy and want to add a small weighted item to keep the wind from pushing it back over on top of you.

    Hope this helps.
    Thanks
    Randy

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    Thanks for clearing that up Randy.

    If I choose the optional colored zipper pulls (add on), are those installed on the inner pulls too? Can the colored pulls on the outside be a different color than the pulls on the inside? Orange on the out and reflective inside would be great!

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    Quote Originally Posted by LakerDude View Post
    If I choose the optional colored zipper pulls (add on), are those installed on the inner pulls too? Can the colored pulls on the outside be a different color than the pulls on the inside?
    The colored zipper pulls are installed both inside and outside. We can help you with the different colors, but you'd just need to contact us directly to work out the details after your order is placed since there's no way to specify this when ordering.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PapaSmurf View Post
    The colored zipper pulls are installed both inside and outside. We can help you with the different colors, but you'd just need to contact us directly to work out the details after your order is placed since there's no way to specify this when ordering.
    Very cool! Now to pick the fabric. Choices...

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