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    Quote Originally Posted by Twistytee View Post
    So I take it from reading these comments that at user weights closer to the 200lb stated limit (i.e. 180-190lbs), best to stay away from Cloud 71, Monolite 1.0, HyperD 1.0, and stick to MTN 1.2 or a material like Hexon 1.2 if looking for some weight savings? Any other users of Hexon 1.2 that can comment on its support/stretch/feel as compared to some of the more popular materials like Hexon 1.6 or HyperD 1.6?
    Not to monopolize things, and I can't speak for the Hexon specifically (sorry!), but I've done hammocks out of HyperD 1.6 and MTN 1.2, and the HyperD - to me at least - is more comfortable...but it weighs 33% more. The MTN really punches above it's weight though, it's tougher than 1.2oz would suggest but does have a more 'plasticky' hand to it. Not unpleasant to sleep in but it's noticeable. That said, HyperD I think is a devil to work with if you're sewing your own hammock.

    Hope that actually helps. I'll let others comment on the Hexon.

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    I'm around 170# and Hexon 1.0 is the absolute lightest I'd go, but I'm not sure I'd take in on a longer trip. MTN 1.2 I trust much more.

    I was present (not my hammock) when a Monolite failed catastrophically and that sickening rrrrrrrrip! is forever stuck in my head!
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