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07-20-2007, 12:26 PM
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TALL Backpacker Needs Hammock Advice!
OK, before I buy yet another hammock that ends up being too short for me, I need some of the taller guys (or girls) to give me some advice.
I am 6'5" tall, and after a long day of hiking, there is nothing I like more than setting up the hammock to chill. Problem is, I end up having to relax with my legs hanging over the sides! It seems that hammock makers are prejudiced against the shortness-challenged. Pure bigotry! Anyways, I am looking for something light NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here 
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#2
08-08-2007, 10:07 PM
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What was your old hammock? I also am 6'5"...and have heard my share of "How's the weather NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#3
08-11-2007, 07:21 PM
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tall persons hammock
Hello , I am 6'4" and have been using a Hennessey Hammock Explorer Deluxe Asym. for years now. NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#4
08-13-2007, 09:01 AM
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You could always make your own hammock. That way you would be sure to have a hammock that would work NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
Last edited by Perkolady : 08-13-2007 at 09:28 AM.
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#5
08-13-2007, 09:54 AM
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Hi mg196,
I agree that perhaps making your own hammock might be a good solution. NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#6
08-14-2007, 12:53 AM
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Hi
Rule of thumb is to buy one or make one about two foot longer than your height, I made one NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#7
12-05-2007, 06:04 PM
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I am tall and use an HH Explorer Deluxewhich will work for folks up to 7' . The large #4 snake skin NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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