3
Often the distance will be greater and you will need some rope.
It is important to attach one or both ends to a higher point to give the
hammock some shape, roughly 90cm higher for each extra metre of span
(see Fig. 2).
Stretching the hammock flat like Fig. 3 is not comfortable and may cause
it to break.
The easiest way to determine where to hang your hammock is by holding
the hammock in place before you attach any fixings.
HOW TO HANG YOUR HAMMOCK
TREES
Using a single rope (10mm polypropylene), tie a bowline (loop knot) in one
end and pass it around the tree. Take the other end through the loop and
tighten around the tree
. You’ll find that by rotating the rope around the tree
it will tighten when you pull on the free end as in Fig. 4.
Use this method for branches, beams or posts. With a smooth post you’ll
need to pass the rope around twice or more before taking the free end
through the loop.
POSTS AND BEAMS
You can fix a large screw eye into a post or beam. The screw eye can be
attached directly to your hammock with an S hook (Fig. 5) or using a
length of rope. Never attach to brick or concrete pillars unless you are
certain they are safe.
MASONRY WALLS
For sturdy masonry walls (not free standing ones like garden walls nor
single brick, air brick or besser blocks), use a 10mm dyna bolt (Fig. 6) with
a large washer at the end from which you can attach a rope.
ATTACHING YOUR HAMMOCK
ON HOLIDAYS
Direct to rope
– Use the knot in Fig. 7, it’s quick and easy to
undo. Remove the metal eye inserts (if applicable) and keep
in a safe place as they will tend to get twisted out by the
knot.
