Hey guys,Im looking to make a grizz bridge hammock . Is there a chart somewhere with the weight limits of different fabrics? (I weigh 240 lbs) Thanks!
Hey guys,Im looking to make a grizz bridge hammock . Is there a chart somewhere with the weight limits of different fabrics? (I weigh 240 lbs) Thanks!
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I'm not aware of any chart but I would say that the charts you see for gathered ends would apply to a bridge. I'm the same weight as you and I sleep in a SL bridge made of 1.6. I have another made of 2 oz Taffeta that I actually find more comfortable. For me, the less stretch, the better. You can always double up the lighter fabrics (2 layers of 1.0 robic for example).
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Maybe using dream hammock's fabric guide as reference might help for fabric. I think the bridge hammock's weight limit are more a result of sewn and stress areas than fabric. Gathered ends rely only on fabric.
Another one would be http://beardedhanger.com/pages/materials which has approx. weight limit listing
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Also take into consideration the spreader bats you will be using.
I went with 2.4oz hexon for my Grizz inspired DIY bridge hammock, I know the fabric is rated to 400Ib. I'm only 150 but I had two people in it at one point with a combined weight of 320ish, and it wasn't the fabric i was worried about but the .655inch spreader bars looked like they where about at breaking point. So go with Dutch's .748 spreader bars the 2.4oz hexon might be overkill, though it is easy to sew and has more abrasion resistance than other hammocks I've owned.
Was this Grizz's stock design? Or did you modify the width of the end caps or spreader bars?Originally Posted by MonkeyWrench
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If I wanted an absolutely bombproof lightweight GrizzBridge, I would make the hammock body out of 1.7 oz ROBIC XL from Ripstop by the Roll; a single layer of that fabric is rated safe for live loads of at least 400 pounds. I made a gathered end out of it, and it's as tough as nails while still having a nice feel.
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I agree, about the best of both worlds.... I'm just curious about the spreaders. I'm making an Ariel for a friend, he's a big guy and wants a double layer. I'm using the 2.4 as well, but I was thinking the normal poles (.625) would be enough. I think he comes in somewhere in the low 300 range. The fabric will handle it.. just concerned about the poles...If I wanted an absolutely bombproof lightweight GrizzBridge, I would make the hammock body out of 1.7 oz ROBIC XL from Ripstop by the Roll; a single layer of that fabric is rated safe for live loads of at least 400 pounds. I made a gathered end out of it, and it's as tough as nails while still having a nice feel.
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I would definitely go with .742" poles for the extra strength, and maybe even 1/8" Amsteel just to maintain your 1:5 safety margin. The weight penalties will be minimal.
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+1 on the .742 poles. I'm low 300s and only use 7/63 AS. No issues there.
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