Hammock Troubles

[Ze_Mind]

I currently have 2 hammocks.

One is my main: Vivere UHSDO9-23 Hammock

My secondary is: Wise Owl SingleOwl

The problem I have with both (more the Wise Owl) is getting out of it.

I have a right side weakness, so I can't push myself up enough to get out.

I looked at bottom entry hammocks, but they seem to be a bit weird, as I tend to twist at night. (Less so since I got the hammock)

I currently do not have a ridgeline, I'm using it with this stand: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I 'think' the problem is with that droop in the middle puts me at a wider angle, and is hard to get up from.

Any questions, ask!

[Runsalone]

For a 'head left' lay try this: From laying on your back the normal way, roll onto your left shoulder placing your feet on that side of the hammock , dangle left leg out to the ground and 'hook' the hammock fabric edge with your right ankle, behind the heel. Now you have a grip on the ground and hammock and using your legs you can slide\rotate your torso perpendicular into sit up position, once both feet are on the ground now you should be able to get your weight on your legs, and go from there.

Hope that makes sense. For a head right lay just reverse. I got back into hammocks when RA drove me from the ground so I got sympathy for your situation. When my wrists and hands were doing real bad they were nearly useless, so I figured out how to get in and out without pushing or grabbing anything.

[Longwinters]

Another thing that you can try is once you get your legs out and feet on the ground, where it may be difficult for you to get over the side of the Hammock , just start pushing backwards with your feet rotating the hammock back. This will give you an angle to be able to get out of the hammock much easier.

[dkurfiss]

I have similar issues but mine is due to peritonitis which destroyed my core stomach muscles. I found the Hennessy classic (bottom) opening to be the answer for me. I can use their ridgeline to assist me up once my feet are on the ground. I am also an "active" sleeper (side to side all night) and have had no issues with the bottom opening until I actually place my heel on it and open it on purpose.

Perhaps you can hit up one of the "hangs" in your area and try one out or purchase one used (they do come up for sale here sometimes).

[FLTurtle]

Can you grab the edges of the hammock and pull yourself up? For me, I find that easier to help me sit up considering how much give the hammock has plus trying to build up any momentum is impossible (equal and opposite reaction).

[Shug]

Yes, grab edges and rotate on your buttocks to favored side. Lean forward to egress. Feet on ground and walk back a little to standing.
Work on core strength and squats if possible.
Coach Shug

[Draketake]

If you cant figure it out with the hammocks you have, maybe you could buy or borrow a Bridge Hammock and give it a go.

Best wishes.

Bob

[joe_guilbeau]

Ridgeline strap will also work.

[deadeye]

You say you looked at bottom entry hammocks, but have you tried one? It's almost like one of those chairs that helps you stand up. When lying down, just stick a heel through the opening, followed by your other foot, and stand up, easy-peasy. It's one of the things I miss about my Hennessey (sold it, wish I had just hung on to it). If you can get somewhere to try it without buying - you have nothing to lose.

[Phantom Grappler]

Add a hammock fixed length structural ridge line, made with 7/64 or 1/8 amsteel. You can grab ridgeline and use it to pull yourself into an upright seated position. Use legs sticking out side of hammock as a booster, so that it’s not all a hand and arm pull up. Might help to swing feet and legs out, up, and then down—all in one fluid motion!

Try a ridgeline length 83% of hammock length. Ok to experiment with different lengths ridgeline by an inch or so.

You can do it!