What's the weight limit on 1.9?

**hk2001** · 05-25-2014, 11:23

For a single layer, what's generally considered the safe limit for a SL 1.9?

Warbonnet's site (my usual source for this info) says a SL 1.7 is good to 200-225.. Will a SL 1.9 push to 250? Or will it stretch to much?

Thanks!

**nothermark** · 05-25-2014, 12:10

If you are talking about something like JoAnn's 1.9 sport nylon it works past 280. It will be interesting to see what others say...

**Hangs4Fun** · 05-25-2014, 15:34

I've made 3 WBBB clones so far. Two with 1.9 rip stop and one with Dutch's new Argon 1.6 (stuff feels great and is easy to work with). Dutch always does his home work on products he sells and does his own break point testing. According to his website, his new Argon Rip-Stop Nylon at 1.6 ounce per yard^2, 40 denier, is good up to 275 pounds SL. 1.9 (depending on quality), should go from 250-300 pounds SL. It is possible that his Argon Rip-Stop 1.6 is stronger than standard 1.9, I don't know. Depends on how the rip-stop was made, the type of rip stop grids (square or diamond), the number of grid squares/diamonds per inch, etc. I trust Dutch though when he publishes a weight limit, though in my experience he is VERY conservative and most of his products can be taken further (he lists a value that will keep you safe).

From Dutch....
http://dutchwaregear.com/argon-1.6.html

ARGON 1.6 is spacifically designed for making hammocks. It has an incredibly soft feel to it yet an extra stong ripstop grid. It is made form incredably strong nylon that has just enough give while the not having too much stretch to make this the perfect fabric for a person under 275. It comes in the same rich brown color that is found in all the ARGON product line and Black. The 1.6 weight is light enough to shed ounces and strong enough you will hang in confidence. I am introducing ARGON 1.6 at only $4.75 per linier yard, $5.50 regularly.

Specs
•1.6 ounce per square yard
•60 inches wide
•40 denier nylon
•75 grams per linier yard

**Hangs4Fun** · 05-25-2014, 15:39

hk2001, where in upstate ny are you? I grew up in McDonough, NY between Binghamton and Syracuse in the hills. Moved down the day after graduating high school in '90 and have been here ever since.

Also thought to mention. Depending on how you make your hammock, you could get more or less weight bearing out of the material. I always start off my hammock projects, doing a rolled hem around the edges of all pieces, then after putting pieces together with a single stitch, I follow up with a triple stitch if I like what I have. Also, making sure you have good balance in your gathered end, can more evenly distribute the weight to more of the 60" width..

**hk2001** · 05-25-2014, 16:39

I'm in Cobleskill, Northern Schoharie County

. Grew up around here, and moved back after the Navy, College, etc.

I'm looking at using ripstopbytheroll's 1.9. I've made a LOT of hammocks, but I've only made 1 out of a SL of 1.9.. and that was for someone that weighs less than 200. At 220, I use a SL 1.1 but that's me

**Spaceman** · 05-26-2014, 21:15

You guys are bringing back memories. I went to Cobleskill for my associates degree and transferred to Syracuse (SUNY ESF) for my bachelors.

This chart from Dream Hammock may be of some use to you.

**hikehunter** · 05-30-2014, 02:42

I got a 1.9 and i weigh in at 190. It works very well for me...........

**mhrands** · 05-08-2017, 13:07

so if I do a double layer hammock it will hold more if I understand correctly?

**Coheeba** · 05-08-2017, 14:07

Both my girlfriend and I have gotten in the same hammock. I made them with both 1.6 HyperD and 1.9 ripstop, and each is only a single layer.. We're about 400 lbs. total. My standard hammock I use is a 1.0 HyperD, and I'm around 260 lbs.