im in the middle of a DIY bridge hammock, was wondering if anyone used srl's for them, im debating on adding one to mine would be be useful besides something to grab onto to get in and out?
im in the middle of a DIY bridge hammock, was wondering if anyone used srl's for them, im debating on adding one to mine would be be useful besides something to grab onto to get in and out?
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any particular reason why or why not?Originally Posted by Ewker
I use one because it sets the hang angle, which is crucial with my adjustable hammocks. It effectively allows me to vary the side cut. I also use it to support my tarp, but there are many hammocks and many ways to hang. I suggest trying an adjustable ridgeline (a long whoopie sling, or a short whoopie sling attached to a dog bone - whatever works).
Well, you can....
With this system, I can adjust the height of the ridgeline above the hammock bed.
Thread here,
Continuous-Suspension-Ridgeline-system-with-UCR-Whoopie-Combo
PS
I turns out I put the ridgeline thru' c0ckeyed in that last pic!
not really needed. Algonz does one that is not structural. In my opinion it's too close to your face and doesn't serve a real great purpose.
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OK well I just finished my bridge hammock and tried to use 5/8 Dowell rods for spreaders and one exploded making a small hole in my hammock should be an easy patch what material are people using for their spreaders?
I've noticed bridge hammocks are a bit less sensitive to hang angle changes, but not entirely immune. I have used a ridgeline from apex to apex before, with good results, although it can get tangled with the suspension triangles.
If I were to do it again, I'd probably make one from the 1.2mm techline DIYGearSupply sells. He says not recommended for splicng, but I didn't have a problem splicing it. I made a fixed ridgeline for my latest GE hammock, and really like it.
The two most common poles are a hking pole modified to work (many like the mountain smith poles), or 0.625" or 0.748" Easton Aluminum tent poles (don't get the eco version, it's made from a weaker aluminum). You can get them from Quest Outfitters.
Why type of wood was the dowel you were using, what's the geometry of your hammock (spreader length vs material width), and how much do you weigh?
Dowels sometimes ain't what they used to be. They're using lighter hardwoods now. I'm using 3/4" dowel for the head spreader, which is about 38" in the models I'm working on now. For the foot spreader I use 5/8" and a shorter length. Note, this is just for fine tuning the suspension and adjustable cords. I expect the hammocks' new owners will use trekking poles or strong aluminum spreaders. I weigh 150 lb., and the geometry of my adjustable design uses a bigger hang angle and higher CRL, so there may be less tension on these hammocks than other bridges.
I use 1" hardwood dowels that I got at Home Depot (I do have some girth to my midsection). I had to sort through a few to find 2 that were straight. I also oriented my end notches such that they were across the grain. I figured to would be harder for them to split that way. Many people use the Easton aluminum tent poles available from quest outfitters. Usually the .625" or the 0.73" are used by most.
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Brian
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