Is it just me?? DD Hammock stand.....

[stevied]

Evening!

I decided to try my lovely new hammock stand in the front garden for all to see (big mistake!)

Set it up with the instructions and sat comfortably in my hammock for all of 3-4 seconds before the pegs pulled out of one of the ground plates and now have a wet bum!

Question is, could it have been the ground was too wet or did I put the pegs at the wrong angle/something else? Has anyone else had this issue?

Thanks for not laughing too much!
Steve.

 

[Nice65]

Who said we’re not laughing?

 

[Duggie Bravo]

I have the older version, when it was the Handy Hammock Stand, so things might have changed.

Each hole in the plate had an elongated slope, that the peg goes into ensure it is at the correct angle.

I always put the pegs all the way in and have never had any problem.


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[stevied]

I have the older version, when it was the Handy Hammock Stand, so things might have changed.

Each hole in the plate had an elongated slope, that the peg goes into ensure it is at the correct angle.

I always put the pegs all the way in and have never had any problem.


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Thanks, I put one in vertically and the other 2 across and at an angle as per the destructions making sure not to put them all the way in. All 3 pulled out of the ground still stuck into the plate. I’ve just about finished my tantrum now so will try again tomorrow.

 

[Duggie Bravo]

All three should go in at an angle.
If your still having problems, I’ll dig mine out and show you what I mean.


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[Sundowner]

Hmm..... isnt that why they invented trees?

 

[stevied]

All three should go in at an angle.
If your still having problems, I’ll dig mine out and show you what I mean.


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Thanks! I’ll try after work tomorrow and get the wife to video. If things go wrong at least you can all have a laugh!

Hmm..... isnt that why they invented trees?

Great invention, apparently the sticks commonly used for fires grow on them too. Clever things really!

 

[Hammock_man]

I have had my adult daughter and a grandchild in a hammock swung between a handy hammock stand and they where messing about. No issues at all.
All 3 pegs need to be at an angle and driven fully home. What kind of a hole did the pegs leave ?? Did the ground rip or did they just slide right out.
I did a review some time ago https://bushcraftuk.com/community/index.php?threads/handy-hammocks-lightweight-stand.125590/
I really rate them.

 

[stevied]

I have had my adult daughter and a grandchild in a hammock swung between a handy hammock stand and they where messing about. No issues at all.
All 3 pegs need to be at an angle and driven fully home. What kind of a hole did the pegs leave ?? Did the ground rip or did they just slide right out.
I did a review some time ago https://bushcraftuk.com/community/index.php?threads/handy-hammocks-lightweight-stand.125590/
I really rate them.

Thanks for the link! The ground ripped, some of the grass was still attached to the base of the plate. I’ll try putting the pegs all the way in later. The instructions read that the pegs need to be in form but not all the way, guess it’s trial and error as to how far?

 

[sunndog]

Why wouldn't you put the pegs in all the way?
If in doubt give it a clout....if you're sure hit it some more

 

[stevied]

Just going by the instructions and illustration it seems you don’t?

 

[stevied]

I tried uploading a picture of the pdf on DDs site but it wouldn’t allow it.

 

[Duggie Bravo]

Found the link to the DDHammock instructions

https://www.ddhammocks.com/images/p...ght_hammock_stand_Instructions-Aug-17_Web.pdf


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[stevied]

Found the link to the DDHammock instructions

https://www.ddhammocks.com/images/products/_ALL_PRODUCTS/Hammock_stands/Handy hammock stand/Ultralight_hammock_stand_Instructions-Aug-17_Web.pdf


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Thanks, I tried to post a screenshot of the image but guess the file size was too large. It shows the pegs about 75% into the ground so that’s what I did. Hopefully I’ll get time to try tomorrow.

 

[Nice65]

Thanks for the link! The ground ripped, some of the grass was still attached to the base of the plate. I’ll try putting the pegs all the way in later. The instructions read that the pegs need to be in form but not all the way, guess it’s trial and error as to how far?

Get on Aliexpress for some duckbill type pegs, or something longer. I got a bag of 8” pegs with glow in the dark tops for not much money. Ideal for tarping out on sandy soil in a windy hammock. I can’t post a pic, Postimage has gone weird.

Basically, your fixings failed, so need beefing up.

 

[stevied]

Tried again on slightly drier ground and pegs all the way in, it works fine. Thanks to everyone for your help!

 

[DavyWavy]

Hello,

I know this is a really old thread but I was wondering if anyone on here would know where I could buy a Handy Hammock stand from? Can't seem to find one

Many Thanks,

David