Anyone use this eng gathering method?

[TreeBeard13]

I have a 13' DIY and was wondering how it worked. Figuring I could quickly re-tie at 11' if space was an issue.
Tips, tricks and opinions greatly appreciated!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJlE...st=LL&index=16

[knightshade]

I use that modified sheet bend on almost all of my hammocks.

Works well for me (and family)

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[nanok]

i've been using something like that for a while now, on multiple hammocks. i prefer it to channels or any other method i've seen (so far). you can also easily adjust (tune) the lay of the hammock by differentially shortening the edges or the middle through the knot, or adjust the entire length as you are planning. however, please beware of the method shown in the video: the sheet bend (the original knot) is well known and secure, the one shown in the video is potentially insecure, as it can turn the sheet bend into a becket hitch, but with the object side made by the wrong side of the knot (the rope in this case), thus causing the fabric to slide into the knot; this might happen if both sides of the "cross" the rope makes get loaded. in other words, if you want to try the modified version, make sure you leave the loop end long enough so it will be definitely loose. if in doubt, just use the standard or double sheetbend instead, and leave enough tail on both sides (fabric and rope), there is no need to make the sheet bend "more secure"

i typically use a soft shackle, made of dyneema these days. this makes it convenient, and also quite strong. in my estimation (without destructive testing though, so grain of salt required) this is stronger and more reliable than sewn channels, because of how the load gets distributed on the fabric.