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Can hammock ropes wear out on the hooks or fasteners?

Hanging Hammocks And Friction

When hanging your child hammock or hammock bed, it's best not to place ropes directly on hooks or fasteners. It's better to use an additional loop of rope. If the loop wears out over time because of the friction generated by rubbing against the hook, you can simply replace the loop of rope instead of the hammock ropes themselves. Use equal or stronger material to connect to your hammock ropes, never bind with a thinner or inferior rope.

   
How far apart should my hammock posts sit?

How Far Apart Should My Hammock Posts Sit?

After you have made your own hammock, the next major step is hanging the hammock. For those without trees or a hammock stand, a set of hammock posts is simple enough to install. You will need a bit of room in the yard to bury them, as they should be a minimum of twelve feet apart. Many sources recommend 15 feet as the optimal length. If you don't have that much space, 12 feet will be sufficient. It's a very good idea to clear the area between the posts of debris, rocks and tree branches. If you have a clumsy moment getting out of your hammock, it is much better to land on soft ground instead of rocks or other debris.

   
How deep should I bury a hammock support pole or post?

Hanging A Hammock

Want to know how to hang a hammock? It's very simple with a hammock stand, simply follow the instructions. For those who are using poles or posts, it's very important to bury your poles at least two feet (twenty four inches) in the ground. This insures good, sturdy support for the hammock. Remember that your hammock will have an amount of "sag" when it is occupied, so be sure to hang it with the proper elevation to keep you from brushing the ground. Some hammocks need as little as four feet hanging space, others can require six to eight feet, depending on the type of hammock you buy. You may need to do a bit of experimenting with the height, so it's best to have a friend standing by to hop in and out of the hammock as you measure and readjust.

   
How can I hang my hammock inside?

Hanging an indoor hammock

Choosing a strong anchor point such as a door frame, stud or joist is best when hanging hammocks indoors. Consider hanging your hammock in a corner. This not only decreases the tripping hazard but offers more choices in sturdy anchoring. Putting an eye catching hammock chair with some tripical greenery will set off any bland corner

   
Why must I hang my hammock twelve feet apart?

Hanging Hammocks-The Required Space

Once you have made your own hammock and you start looking for a good place for hanging hammocks, you might wonder why you need so much space. Why not hang the hammock 10 feet apart instead of 12 feet apart? The answer here lies in the angle. The shorter your hanging distance, the steeper the angle of hang. If your body hangs in a V-shape instead of a more horizontal position, you won't be comfortable for long. Also, the steeper the angle, the greater potential for your hammock to drag on the ground thanks to that V-shape.

   
Do I need to buy a hanging kit for my hammock?

Hanging Kits

Most hammocks will come equipped with all the necessary hardware to mount them correctly. If the manufacturer has not included all the hardware you may need to purchase a hanging kit. Do your homeowork first. You may buy unnecessary hardware and material. A lot of anchoring materials can be found cheaper at your neighborhod hardware store.

   
How high should I hang my hammock?

Maximum Height for Hanging My Hammock

Use common sense on how high you hang your hammock. There is a tendency to sometimes hang them too high especially if there are small children around. This can lead to dangerous acrobatic moves to get into your hammock. When getting into your hammock you should be facing the opposite direction and almost falling into it almost in a sitting position. Therefore put the hammock at a height where you can sit on the edge with your feet able to reach the ground.

   
When should I use a hammock stand?

When to use a hammock stand

It's time to use when you don't have two points to anchor the ends of your hammock. Anchor points are generally trees located at convenient distances to fit a hammock between. A hammock stand can also be used when trees are available to help preserve them. A hammock stand can also be used for decorative purposes on a porch or patio. Even when anchor points such as studs and joists are available this will enalbe you to move your hamock around.

   
I have no trees, can I still hang my hammock?

Hanging my hammock with only one tree

Most newbies to the world of hammocks assume if you don't have two trees in close proximity you're out of luck. Not true, there are awlays options with the right accessories. If you only have one tree get stand alone pole specifically designed for your hammock. No trees, no problem there are plenty of stands ranging from the ornate to pure functional. If you love hammocks there's a way to hang it anywhere.

   
How low can I hang my hammock?

Minimum height for my Hammock

Most newbies to the world of hammocks assume that it's going to be an aerial show to get in and out of their hammock. Some will bypass any instructions and hang their hammock low so they can get in and out quickly. This causes two major problems. New hammocks, especially cotton ones will stretch upon use, this may lead to it and you dragging the ground. The second problem is the danger of tripping. If a hammock is not hung high enough sometimes human nature causes people to ignore it thinking they can go over it. To avoid these issues, follow the hanging directions for your Hammock.

   
How far can my hammock stretch.

Maximum and Minimum Hanging Distances

Every hammock is designed to fit a specific space. Of course there are variations in every to every space so most manufacturers will have guidelines about how far their hammock should be stretched as well as how low they can hang. These guidelines are referred to as the maximum and minimum distances. I suggest you do some research on how to hang a hammock and follow the makers suggestions.

   
Do I need to have my hammock professionally installed?

Professionally installed hammocks

Unless you are completely time consumed or mechanically inept, you should be abel to install your own hammock. The challenges come when trying to install a hammock swing to the ceiling. If you are uncomfortable with your ability to locate beams or joists the maybe the best call to action is a professional. For all other hammock installations most of the population should get by with no problem. Remember that most hammocks come with detailed installation instructions, so follow them and you should be fine.

   
How high should I hang my hammock?

How High?

If you are hanging a hammock with spreader bars, four or five feet off the ground is typical for hanging. Without spreader bars, a hammock can be hung from six to eight feet. Remember that you'll need to adjust for the amount of "dip" in your hammock bed. The hammock may look fine with no one in it, but once you climb in, you may brush the ground without the appropriate clearance height. When installing your hammock bed, or child hammock, have a friend nearby who can help you determine the proper height by climbing in once you have the ropes or cords fastened. You can save time on the set-up by having someone else "test-drive" the hammock for you while you adjust the height accordingly.

   
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