Hi everybody!
I'm a newbie to hammocking--just fell down an internet rabbit hole on hammock history and physics about a month ago and decided to try it full time.
I just moved to a new studio apartment where I can't drill into the walls, so I bought a stand to go with my new hammock. I did a lot of research, but I'm sure I could've done more.
Anyway, I wanted to get some opinions on my setup. I read that the stand should be 2 ft. longer than the hammock itself, so I ordered a stand that said it was adjustable and could accommodate hammocks 9-14 ft. long. I'm 5'10" and heard that 11 ft. hammocks are the way to go, so that's what I bought.
The stand isn't 13 ft. long, though. It's only 126 in./10.5 ft. So I'm not sure if my setup is ideal (as ideal as a stand can be, that is).
I've included pics so hopefully someone more knowledgeable than me can tell at a glance if it looks...safe enough, I guess? I'm not sure what potential issues could arise if the stand isn't long enough.
I have been using it for over a week now with no noticeable issues. It doesn't creak or seem unstable, and I'm able to stretch out and get comfortable. I've been really enjoying it and sleeping better than I have in a long time, so I think it's okay, but I'd just like to be sure.
Here are the links to the specific hammock and the stand, if that helps.
The Hammock: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4KRSTJD...roduct_details
(I know it's on the cheaper side, and I may upgrade later, but I like it for now)
The Stand: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071V89F8H...roduct_details
Thank you so much for any help you can offer! I really appreciate this community.
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