I hesitated to suggest a cheap Amazon hammock for practice because I know Dutchware and other have really inexpensive ‘starter” hammocks. But they are inexpensive if you are in the USA. The cost of shipping across the border is an issue for you. That said, just because it’s cheap doesn’t mean it has to be short (9 ft size). Look for one that’s 10 ft to 11 ft. That’s the usual size of camping hammocks and at your height, you’ll probably want something in the 11 ft area. But again, just to get started, just to play around with find what you can.
And no, the fabric won’t feel like those of more exotic material than parachute nylon. You know what it will feel like? It will feel like whatever clothes you are wearing
That’s one reason why I wear jammies. My hammock material feels like cotton. Now the stretch will differ depending upon materials. But these things are subtle differences between hammocks. When I got my first HH Expedition and spent my first night in it, I didn’t pay any attention to the hammock material. I didn’t pay any attention to “foot end a bit higher than head end”, Nothing like that. All I know was I was off the ground and I liked it.
Later on I discovered HammockForums.net and started spending serious money. I also learned to make many accessories out of AmSteel (dog bones, whoopie slings, Evo Loops, soft shackles, etc.).
My suggestions are to get you going with something with the idea that there is a lot that can be learned with less than ideal equipment. I’m sorry I don’t know more about what’s avialable in Canada or the cost of getting things shipped to you.
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