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    Quote Originally Posted by hppyfngy View Post
    Now who's going to develop a little device to keep the hammock gently rocking while we sleep?
    Had the exact same thought when I saw the article. Funny!

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    Quote Originally Posted by slowhike View Post
    Yes, my hammock both cradles & rocks me to sleep. Not near as good as spooning... but it's the next best thing right now
    Still waiting for the improved memory here too
    Get a double hammock for spoon swingin'.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Towellie View Post
    Get a double hammock for spoon swingin'.
    Easier to keep it rocking too.

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    A hammock is a great way to replace your bed. I've been full time sleeping in my hammocks for almost a year. :-)

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    No feeling like it in the world. I often wonder why more people don't use a hammocks as a bed replacement. Hammocks instead of beds!

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    Exclamation

    http://www.cell.com/current-biology/...ge_figure=true

    This IS the actual journal article regarding the first post in case anyone is interested in the nitty gritty of it.

    It would be helpful for those thinking of a device to rock a hammock, it shows the most results orientated oscillation frequency
    Last edited by TheHangingTechy; 10-03-2011 at 20:37. Reason: This IS the actual research paper used in the article first posted.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HammocksofCostaRica View Post
    No feeling like it in the world. I often wonder why more people don't use a hammocks as a bed replacement. Hammocks instead of beds!
    Shhhh. Temperpedic and Sleep Number will be after you.
    Most of us end up poorer here but richer for being here. Olddog, Fulltime hammocker, 365 nights a year.

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    Wow, this is really interesting stuff! Thanks for the info!
    less is more

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    Quote Originally Posted by just hangin' out View Post
    Wow, this is really interesting stuff! Thanks for the info!
    Yeah it is, I never knew this (the journal article specifically) was being studied I did research for an Evolution/Resurgence of the Hammock in Modern Backpacking for an informative speech.

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