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    Senior Member Tacky Hiker's Avatar
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    Unhappy Only one tree in my back yard...

    ...so what is the best way to build a pole/stand so I can hang in my yard. I really do not want to dig a hole and set a 4"x4".

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    Plant another tree - wait 7 years....?

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    I did, but it is 40ft away. Ooops!!
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    i would set a 4x4 either, id go with a 6x6 and put some serious topsy turvies (sp??) on the 3 sides that are not for the hammock.

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    I think I will get a 6x6 and some 2x6 boards and try something.
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    Still open for suggestions.
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    There are ground anchors for trapping that can be driven into the ground.

    one end of your suspension goes over a 2x4 and then down to this ground anchor at a ~45 degree angle.

    The single 2x4 will keep you upright (make this the foot end just in case).

    Can also cut a notch in the 2x4 to keep the suspension from falling off.

    Adding a taught-line (just a plain old extra piece of rope tied as a ridge line) will keep the 2x4 upright if you want to keep it there for a long period of time without the hammock.

    Check out this video of some light-weight ground anchors I was working on:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk8YnPJXtG4


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    To make the above easier to understand, I posted what I consider my worst drawing ever.

    I do however hope it helps


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    thanks, i was just looking at those anchors.
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    I wish I had even one tree on my property. 4 acres of sage brush that is only 2 feet tall just won't cut it to hang from
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