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    Ridgepole length for turtledog stand

    I am making two turdledog stands, and will be using 12 foot ugq winterdream tarps. How long should I make the pole?


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    The tarp length has less to do with the ridge pole length than the type of hammock you want to hang. For my Ridgerunner I need a 14ft ridge pole to get the proper hang angle. For most gathered end hammocks 12-13 feet should work well.

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