Warbonnet ... a possibly fatal mistake !!!

[Elen Sentier]

I just went for a play on UK Hammocks and took a look at the Warbonnet section ... this led me to Wabonnet's site ... and their videos!

Oh dear! They really have thought about hammocks, haven't they? I've learned a few tricks that had been lurking in my brain already, like pegging out the sides, their vids have shown be that I can give them a whirl.

But the (possibly) worst bit is the Ridgerunner! I sleep on my side and turn over a lot whatever sleep system I'm using (incl my bed), this can get a bit "interesting" in the DD and I've been wishing my hammock would spread out more ... like the Ridgerunner. I'm a bit nervous of the stability - falling out of one's hammock is not fun (at least for you, although observers tend to find it hysterical!) and especially not for folks with osteoporosis :yikes:. So my question is does anyone use a Ridgerunner, what are the pros/cons, and does anyone have one who is coming to the next Northwood meet? Frotunately, I don't have any money at the moment so can't spalsh out on one, this forces me to have time to ask questions! I can see a sale of some gear coming up !!!

The Blackbirds look nice too - any Blackbird enthusiasts out there?

For all of them, the footbox concept is also just what I want - am thinking heavily if/how I can mod the DD. I often end up with a reverse ridgeline of hammock between my feet which is uncomfortable .

I think some of today will be out in my woody bit seeing what pegging out is like and what I can do about a footbox.

Ideas on a pinhead would be most welcome

 

[steve a]

I have a blackbird, most comfortable hammock I have owned. Bridge hammocks are supposed to be a bit tippy but I have no experience myself.
for loads of info get yourself over to hammockforums.com lots of experience over there with plenty of people who use bridges who will advise you.

 

[BBH-Skip]

Watching with interest, as I'm looking to move from my DD Frontline to a WB Blackbird...

Mark

 

[Elen Sentier]

Watching with interest, as I'm looking to move from my DD Frontline to a WB Blackbird...

Mark

My thoughts entirely ... unless it's a bridge-hammock

 

[mereside]

I have a tenth wonder hammock with whoopie slings and i am looking for someone to take it as i am going for the xlc I love hammock camping in scotland whilst deer stalking and can get pitched out of the way in the depth of the forest and not disturb anything. nothing wrong with the tenth wonder it just looks more room with the footbox and shelf and i have a dog so she will be with me this year so need the extra room.atb wayne

 

[Squidders]

I have a blackbird and it's incredibly stable, very roomy and I can happily sleep on my side in it.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Ive just moved to a blackbird with superfly tarp and it was stunningly comfortable. slept on my side with no problems at all. the asymmetric lay makes it very stable and the footbox gets you lovely and flat. cant recommend enough

 

[PeterH]

Well I have a WBBB and much though it seems to be regarded as heresy ... I really don't like it that much and if I had paid asking price would have been even more disappointed.

It has its plus like weight but if I found a new HHED zip - body alone or with hex tarp ( not stock asym tarp) would prob go back.

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[mountainm]

I purchased a cheapy tw super xl hammock. The extra width and length mean I get a very flat lay. No bug net but that hasn't been a problem as of yet. I used to own a dd travel hammock and also have a slightly larger tw grey hornet, both have the annoying ridge up the middle effect. No probs with the super xl. They're so cheap maybe give one a go first?

 

[BBH-Skip]

I love my Frontline, and regularly use it - infact my tents are up for sale now, as they dont get a look in anymore!
I just find that when I use the FlyNet I cant get a 'diagonal lay' - the net takes up a lot of the slack.
So much so that I now sleep with it reversed (the net under); so much comfier.

Which makes me feel I need an new one. Whats the point having a net that I feel I cant use, or if I do, I end up more uncomfatable?!

I dont regret buying it, as it has opened my eyes to a much more relaxing way of staying outdoors, I just feel I need to move on from it and find something that beter fits my new requirement.

Any sugestions would be brilliant.

Sorry for hijacking your thread Elen - but I'm sure you are in a similar position!

Mark

 

[treefrog]

I'm liking the Warbonnet Blackbird, but can anyone tell me if the 'mozzie netting" is midge proof as well as Mosquito proof ?

 

[mountainm]

I love my Frontline, and regularly use it - infact my tents are up for sale now, as they dont get a look in anymore!
I just find that when I use the FlyNet I cant get a 'diagonal lay' - the net takes up a lot of the slack.
So much so that I now sleep with it reversed (the net under); so much comfier.

Which makes me feel I need an new one. Whats the point having a net that I feel I cant use, or if I do, I end up more uncomfatable?!

I dont regret buying it, as it has opened my eyes to a much more relaxing way of staying outdoors, I just feel I need to move on from it and find something that beter fits my new requirement.

Any sugestions would be brilliant.

Sorry for hijacking your thread Elen - but I'm sure you are in a similar position!

Mark

Tenth wonder super XL.
http://www.twhammocks.co.uk/Hammocks/Compact-Hammocks/Green-Super-XL-Hammock-3x1.8m

£24

 

[Elen Sentier]

Good thought ... I like tw stuff.

behind every creative woman there's usually a very talented cat ...

 

[Elen Sentier]

No probs Mark, I want to hear folk's experience. My DD has really opened me up to hanging but I'm getting a bit more picky now.

behind every creative woman there's usually a very talented cat ...

 

[copper_head]

The TW hornets now come in a extra wide (1.8m) version. I can comfortably side sleep in it. But plus one for the TW xl equally awesome,

 

[BBH-Skip]

The problem I have found is that (exluding the WBBB) the hammocks with nets wont support a structural ridge line (for that perfect hang)..
or am I jsut not looking at the right hammocks?

 

[PeterH]

There are others but offhand the only one in UK I can think of is Hennessy which is similar but perhaps not true SRL. Someone did one but infringed patents and now sells WB. Assume you checked out hammockforums?

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[mountainm]

The problem I have found is that (exluding the WBBB) the hammocks with nets wont support a structural ridge line (for that perfect hang)..
or am I jsut not looking at the right hammocks?

They will - you just have to put it outside the net and have connectors between the whoopie and the hammock - it's what I do on my grey hornet.

like this

Except I went overkill and did whoopies at both the hammock side and the tree side.

 

[Elen Sentier]

I've been on hammock forums but couldn't find anything very recent on what I'm looking at ... TW is looking like an intermediary.

 

[PeterH]

They will - you just have to put it outside the net and have connectors between the whoopie and the hammock - it's what I do on my grey hornet.

I like that, very neat