Hi all!
I've finished and tested my second prototype for a few nights and, while it's super comfy, I think there might be long-term durability issues. :-)
Specs-
1.0oz HyperD from RBTR
DynaGlide in channel suspension
Spiced-in eyes for bar end spikes
Body is 96" x 50" at the widest point and reshaped a bit from Proto 1 to take out a couple of stress points
131 grams - hammock body and suspension out to and including the dog bones
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The issue I'm having isn't surprising - stitch elongation on the edge channels near the center of the span. While failure of the fabric doesn't seem imminent, I also wouldn't be surprised if it dumped me on the ground. And I'm not going to be bouncing around in it or inviting a companion. I'm 180lbs or so. OK, maybe 185.
Can anyone tell me if there's a fabric in the 1.0-1.3 oz category that's significantly more resistant to stitch elongation than the HyperD? Hexon? MTN Hybrid?
Additional note - while I'm not a seasoned seamstress, I have made several things with light fabric. But, geez, this was NOT easy. Sewing 3/8" rolled hems around curves, on 1 ounce fabric, is for the birds.
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