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Hi all - is the right side tie safely secured you think? Noob here and only hung on trees before
Wow very interesting!!!! Thank you! The straps can be loosened but I more or less wanted to know if the “pull” force would damage the deck leg structure. I’ll move myself out to the orchard :)
Yup the angle is a huge factor. Even with a tree, I would say if you like the tree then give it a little slack. Pretty sure that makes it more comfortable as well.
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The tree is fine, but the deck post is only for vertical loads not horizontal. I'd rather not wake up with a deck ontop of me.
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Real quick, plug in your numbers here to see the suspension load you're putting on that structure: https://theultimatehang.com/hammock-hang-calculator/ . This is part of why people counsel 30° suspension angles for gathered end hammocks. Tight pitches can be dangerous. Slack pitches also allow you to lay flat on the diagonal instead of peapod/mummy/banana along the center, at least if the hammock is long enough (close to twice your height in length).
Sharing this link would be a good use case for the auto-moderator when people ask about the safety of their hang.
Are those 2x4s on blocks? If so, I wouldn't go on that deck at all.
Oh my good catch. Isnt there a subreddit of construction guys judging poorly built decks?
Hi, I won't answer if it's safe or not, many hammockers gave plenty of explanation. But I have a suggestion for you: misure the length of you hammock (no suspensions, just the fabric) and then multiply that measure by 0.83. Take some paracord (certified for at least 250 lb), tie a bowline on each end, and be sure the total length (bowline to bowline) is that measurement you've got previously. Now tie those bowlines on each gathered end of your hammock.
CONGRATS! You have DIYed your first ridgeline!
A ridgeline won't stretch on tension (actually a little bit) so you cannot over-streatch your hammock, making the setup process way easy. I once saw this on a Shug's YouTube video, and I used it on my cheap Decathlon hammock when I was a newbie 5 years ago.
STAY HUNG. 😊
Everyone else here is correct, but...
You're not going to be comfortable trying to hang in a hammock that taut no matter where you string it. I know it's the intuitive thing to do, but try sagging it waaaay more. Remember; a hammock is supposed to be loose and relaxing, not tightly wound like a guitar string! Rule of thumb is 30º on the suspension. Once you've got a good sag going, you can lie diagonally in your hammock (most right handed people are more comfortable with their head to the left) and get a fairly flat lay out of the sag that occurs at the head and foot.
With a proper sag, the force on each end will be reduced and the angle of force will be closer to vertical. You can then attach the suspension higher up, maybe around the base of the two balustrade posts on the corner.
Great info, thank you!
You might try something like this for the non tree end, or a DIY tripod. You would still need to adjust your angle on your hang as other's have described to create downward force not lateral force. But you could at least still use your tree and put the stand along the edge below your deck for a similar set up. https://www.homedepot.com/pep/DEXTRUS-6-ft-Metal-Triangle-Hammock-Stand-for-Hammock-Chairs-in-Black-FTPLPSHD-01R2SB/326909274?
If your very light it might be. (Sub 100lb) I however might rip the deck apart.
If you can build a backyard hammock stand or pergola is a nice touch to the yard. I just setup a hammock stand in the house sometimes though.
Slack wire anchors are worth checking.
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Learning a lot :) thank you
So if you choose to hang a hammock under the deck from diagonal corners you can actually get away with it because it would be pulling down and in
You'd be better if asking in a carpentry or decking sub than a hammock one but no, this is not a great idea.
No praobably not. You have it pulled up very tight which multiplies the load factor over hanging with more down slope to the straps. Also most structures like decks are made for vertical load force and your adding lateral load. Take and look up hammock fails/injuries...most are caused by hanging on structures not made to take the lateral loads that a hammock can put on them. 15 years in hammocks, 20 years in construction. That would be a no in my opinion. To calculate the actual load your putting on check out The Ultimate Hang hammock calculator. You can change to your measurements and hang angle with your weight and see that the load force is.