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    Quote Originally Posted by Hog On Ice View Post
    no- as I recall the monopod from a few years ago only had 1 (very good) anchor and yes the hammock did sway but there was a stable position - as the 2x4 went off vertical it was pulled back by increased tension on the hammock support line - again this was from a few years ago and the website that discussed this was http://www.imrisk.com/hammock/singlepolehammock.htm
    I have done this and it worked.

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    I have also done this with a 2x4 and a bipod made of two fence poles and a Eye-bolt in the center. It takes a lot of swaying to knock it down.
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    Interesting, I shall try it out.

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