Spreader bars are the lengths of wood that hold the rope hammock 'open'. Sometimes the spreader bars are an overlooked part of the evaluation of a hammock for purchase. Are you planning on using your rope hammocks near the water? What kind of varnish does your rope hammock spreader bars have? Some rope hammocks are designed specifically with near-the-water use in mind, and are given multiple coats of marine-quality varnish to protect the wood from salt, weather damage and UV exposure from the sun. Take a moment to check the specs of your rope hammock's spreader bars to see just how weatherproofed they are!

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