How to rig a DD Hammock
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This is a kind of old comment thread so I don't know if you've learned this already, but one way of preventing sliding is to hang the feet end slightly higher then your head end. The difference in height varies from person to person, so you just have to fiddle about with it til you get it right. But it helps a lot.
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@urflofit2010 If you think a tent is safer than a hammock in terms of being in bear habitats then you might as well stay home. A tent and a hammock are equally safe and if you know how to hike in bear country ( hanging food, putting waste 200 yards south of your site) then youll have nothing to worry about. You cant prepare for a freak bare attack, and if it happens then it happens.
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That technice is nice but a bit of a work. You may try a garda self-locking hitch on one side. Makes everthing very easy!
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mate your a hero . that make it a lot easier. cheers buddy.
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This method of suspension with the pulley system puts twice the weight on the rope than it is rated to and the rope WILL fail. it will fail at the knots because knots cut the rating by half or more. THIS IS NOT SAFE
also the best way to hang a hammock is with sag in it to lay diagonally. to lay flat you would need a Bridge Hammock. This is a gathered end hammock.
JPsaxMIA 6 months ago
@JPsaxMIA
The DD hammocks are quite narrow so its that feasible to get diagonal in them. Also the rope I am using is not 550 and even knotted it far exceeds my 140lb weight, so I am comfortable that this is a safe system for me.
seanmulhall 5 months ago
@seanmulhall the rope you are using is the DD rope I understand that. Saying that I own one my self and get diagonal in it just fine for a very flat lay. This method of suspension puts far more weight on the ropes than you think. 50% loss of rating is only a rule of thumb, knots can derate rope by up to 80%. Rope is rated vertically, not horizontally. You should really move to a cinch buckle system with strong polyester 1 inch straps. a search here and you will see what I am talking about.
JPsaxMIA 5 months ago
@JPsaxMIA
OK, I will check out the suspension system that you recommend.
seanmulhall 5 months ago
@seanmulhall Im sorry if i was a bit disrespectful, the internet shows no emotion : [, but I just wanted to share with the person whom I found out about DD hammocks from.
JPsaxMIA 5 months ago
@JPsaxMIA
You have no need to apologise to me. I am learning as much from the advice in the comments as I do from my own trial and errors. I welcome as much constructive criticism as possible. Thanks you for your advice and honesty.
seanmulhall 5 months ago