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
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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
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
