Ridge Runner for a Bigger Guy

**Tendertoe** · 03-20-2013, 09:52

Originally Posted by warbonnetguy

we have had a couple head poles (standard size) break on folks in the 225-250 range so we'll now be offering the beefier head pole for folks over 200 lbs, i think it adds 1.6oz to the pole weight

Any elaboration on the head spreader bar breaking on bigger folks.

I'm 270ish and have a couple hangs in my DL WBRR and didn't notice any undue stress.

Was the failure catastrophic or just bending or what?

Was hang angle at play as well or could this happen with the recommended hang angle with us bigger guys?

Are these beefier head end spreaders you mention available for aftermarket purchase? I didn't see them listed on the site.

The WBRR is the most comfy hammock I've owned to date so I'd love to not wreck any of its parts accidentally

**warbonnetguy** · 03-27-2013, 13:53

they broke, not sure if there was signifigant bending first or not

shoot me an email and we'll figure out how to swap up to the bigger pole, i'd certainly suggest it at 270