Bridge hammocks - why the low weight rating?

**PappyAmos** · 01-30-2023, 08:10

A fine explanation. Thanks!

**Slugger** · 02-04-2023, 22:42

Great bridge explanation Bill and the reason why I'm a repeat customer...you get it!

**Slugger** · 02-04-2023, 22:50

Originally Posted by Rhody

As someone who chokes a bit when sleeping on my back I often wonder how I'd like a bridge hammock but the max weight is always like 250lbs. I'm 230 so I don't want to be that close to the weight limit, what is is about bridge style that it can't support the same weight as a gathered end? Just curious

I know there's a company that makes a bridge for big guys lol but I was more just wondering. My son really wants a ridgerunner so I may get a chance to try one soon, he's only 140 so he's good for a while lol

Right now I'm about 270 and choke/gag with sleep apnea if I try to sleep on my back in a regular hammock. A few years back I bought one of Just Bill's Big Guy Bridge Hammock (BGBH) and instantly fell in love. As a dedicated side-sleeper it's the only one I've found that's comfortable for me. There are other side-sleepers who swear by their bridge brand. What it ultimately comes down to is to try to visit as many "group hangs" as you can and look at bridge hammocks people have there and ask tons of questions. Most will even let you try them out if you ask. A good question to ask is "If you could start all over, would you buy the same exact hammock again?"