tensa style stand questions/discussion

[smootz]

I have played with my warbonnet blackbird xlc now for several weeks. It will be used for backpacking/camping with trees but many times will need to free stand. Hanging now in my basement via a 14' 4 x 4 ridge pole suspended from the ceiling. I have dialed it in to my "perfect" hang. Now to tailor a portable system that mimics it.

Since this hammock is "mine and mine only" I am thinking of making a non-adjustable rig that would hopefully always set up the same. If I set attachment points 10'2" apart, 4'0" high on one end, and 4'9" on the other I can forego any suspension and just hook to the continuous loops.

I am thinking a tensa style would be easiest to transport and pack. Herein is my question: When I get into the hammock can I expect the tensa style to flex and thereby narrow the attachment points? Also what base angle do most of you use for the DIY ones?

[smootz]

Sorry for rookie questions. I found all the answers in similar posts. I would delete if knew how. Moderator?

[Snaps]

You could just edit both posts:

Post 1: I'm thinking about buying a Tensa4 stand.

Post 2: I'm buying a Tensa4 stand.

[Latherdome]

Smootz, we found that if you contrive to make the poles barely long enough to support the hammock at the proper span with no suspension, you’re also likely to have head and foot pole clearance problems. Unless you’re either super short or your hammock is super long. Usually better to let the poles overshoot the ridgeline length, and then come back with some suspension.