Hammock and Tarp Downsizing; 10ft ridgeline to 9ft

[hutzelbein]

I think those hammocks are 11’ and 10’ respectively

That's the length before hemming and whipping. The finished length from whipping cord to whipping cord is about 113" and 126".

[blue indian]

The cost vs weight saved vs comfort loss probably isnt worth the pain.

Does anyone use a 10ft hammock and 10ft tarp and have issues?

[Xackman]

Has anyone ever downsized in their hammock length? It seems around here that most people go up in size. But Im interested in doing the opposite.

I am 6 ft tall, my hammock is 10 ft; today I laid in an 11 foot hammock of the same model. Couldnt tell a difference..

Could I use a 9ft hammock and not notice a difference there either? With an adjustable ridgeline, length of hammock would make an even less difference correct?

Smaller hammock means smaller tarp; less overall weight and space inside pack.

Laying in a Hammock and spending a night in one is also a very distinguishing point too. Go Sleep in a 9 foot Hammock and then compare it to an 11 footer. Also, i didn't see any mention about a ridgeline. You can get a good angle without one but it is a little bit more difficult. I'm 6'5" and have tried from a 9 foot to a 11 foot. So I'm not too sure how you were lying in the 9 foot but that doesn't sound comfortable.