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    I use a bridge hammock, Warbonnet Riderunner, and it is great for side sleeping. I am generally a stomach sleeper which is why I bought the Ridgerunner. Have noticed that I am doing more side sleeping lately. It works great for both. Yes I tried a regular hammcok for 5-6 nights but just couldn't get comfortable.

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    I am also a side sleeper at home (I also like to have my lower arm extended under my pillow). I tried for a very long time to get comfy in a GE only sleeping on my side. It took a while to accept but in the end, I found that just sleeping on my back in mummy mode is the best way in a GE for me. I also tried side sleeping in a WB Ridgerunner and didn't find it the comfy either. HOWEVER, I can surely say that the Amok Draumr 3.0 is the most consistently comfy for side sleeping by far.

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    [QUOTE=questionmike;2034389] Any idea what makes that Amok comfortable for you?

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    [QUOTE=EricMancung;2034872]
    Quote Originally Posted by questionmike View Post
    Any idea what makes that Amok comfortable for you?
    Can't speak for questionmike but the Amok is very wide and flat for side sleeping and your on a pad that gives support.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bugman0914 View Post
    The short answer is “no” for me. I’m a side sleeper and switch side a lot.


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    PS. I had some sleeping issues until a switched out a few pillows. Once I found one that works for me, it's now much improved.
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    I’m a side sleeper. Absolutely cannot sleep on my back in a bed ever. But, it isn’t uncommon at all for me to fall asleep on my back in my hammock. In the hammock I probably now am a back sleeper about 33% of the time, a right sided sleeper 33% of the time, and a left sided sleeper 33% of the time.

    I used a Warbonnet Blackbird XLC for years. I happily slept every which way in it, including sometimes sleeping with my head in the footbox. Being an asymmetrical hammock didn’t hinder any of my sleeping positions. The last few years I’ve been addicted to my SLD Trail Lair which isn’t an asymmetrical hammock...just a GE symmetrical hammock. I sleep every sort of way in it, as well. And always, whichever hammock I’m sleeping in, I sleep way better than on my Tempurpedic mattress at home. I can totally see how some folks sleep in a hammock even at home.

    If your hammock is long enough to accommodate a diagonal lay and your sag is proper (ie you have the hammock set up properly) you will be exceedingly comfortable sleeping on your side facing either direction...and I bet you’ll find yourself flopping a whole lot less!

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    [QUOTE=EricMancung;2034872][QUOTE=questionmike;2034389] Any idea what makes that Amok comfortable for you?[/QUO

    That's a really good question that i can not answer very scientifically. My guess is that it is roomier than the Ridgerunner. I am able to extend my arm under my pillow when on my side like i do in my bed. I know it sounds like a small detail but i think it really makes the difference for me.

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    If you're new to hanging and worry about going from a mattress to hammock, try not to. Easier said than done. But I think the best thing is to just go out and have a good time. Don't worry TOO much about the first night's sleep.

    I'm a side sleeper, sometimes on my stomach. I never....I mean NEVER sleep on my back in bed. So I was a little apprehensive about trying a hammock. But the first trip out I hung it (not even very well) and must have fell asleep within minutes. I remember waking up sort of forgetting where I was at. The ultimate DEEP sleep. I think it's because you're not really able to move around and switch positions much so your body is more well rested.

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    My thoughts... In bed I am exclusively a side sleeper. I get in the hammock and find myself so strangely comfortable on my back I never think of shifting to my side. In fact, other the moving my legs, I never think of shifting at all...


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    If I didn't like being in the open so much and so late at night this thread would have me moving to a hammock.
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