Originally Posted by
OlTrailDog
I wanted to comment on an ongoing process that a few of you are aware of.
History in a nutshell: About 2.5 years ago I developed a modified Hammocktent 90 that I approached Luke with. He was not interested primarily because he believed his true niche was providing an ultralight backpacking hammock. But with his blessings, he didn't mind if I produced the modified hammock or approached another vendor. I did approach a major vendor who was interested enough after using one of my prototype designs that they asked me not to say anything about it while they further evaluated the design. After sitting on the design for 2 years, as of March, I requested they send the prototype back so that I could pursue other avenues.
Also, this spring I turned out another prototype design that I believe is an improvement for simplicity and cost. Honestly this second prototype was the first hammock I have sewn and it was a challenge. Although I considered this attempt not completely successful due to some short comings on my design, it definitely has promise and I ordered more fabric for another foray. While doing this, I came up with a third design that I also have purchased the materials to complete. But now that summer is here in Montana I have been tooooooo busy slaving away at outdoor projects, like building a tool shed, and both 90 degree prototype projects sit beside the sewing machine with a promise of getting back at it when winter comes.
Back to the initial prototype that I sent off to the vendor. I had been waiting to see how my other two novel prototypes turned out with the idea of sending all three off to a new vendor. Then yesterday after reading the comments herein over the last couple of days I decided I needed to move forward. Yesterday I emailed a second vendor to gauge their interest. Too me, this vendor seems to be inventive and on the cutting edge continually. If they are interested I said I would also share the other two concepts I have been working on because with their expertise I believe they have the ability to make it happen faster than this 69 year old cowboy cursing at the sewing machine can make it happen (in truth, more an operator error problem).
Yes, I know I sound just like the young lad that cried wolf too many times over the past two years. But I just wanted to let you know there could be exciting things, and less expensive things, in the future of 90 degree hammocks. I would also say that if you know of a vendor who might be interested I am open to hearing from them. Bottom line for me is I am not looking to make any money on this. For me the reward is seeing an idea, (like MY idea, a small miracle in itself) come to fruition that could be a blessing to the hammock community. One small request, I would like to have the hammock named after the area I live in.
Rest assured one of the original prototypes hangs suspended from the red iron trusses just behind me and I regularly visit it for a nights sleep. i'm still impressed in the overall comfort of a 90 degree. Tease: GregfromHolland, if you slept in a Hammocktent 90 with a UQ for insulation you might not need a GE for winter use ;-)
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