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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.
AT HOME
If using rope we recommend securely tying an S hook at the
appropriate point (Fig. 8) to allow the hammock to be
removed easily. If using a fixed hook or screw eye and S
hooks just hook the eye straight on (Fig. 5 in previous
section). You can also use our accessories recommended
above.
NOTE
– If you are using a long piece of rope and find the
end of the hammock is twisting too much when you use it
then use a doubled piece of rope to solve this problem. (Fig.
9)
METAL EYE INSERTS (some hammocks only)
These are not essential so don’t worry if your hammock style
doesn’t have them – they are designed to be removable. The
eye of the hammock will stretch with use and the metal insert
may become too loose.
There are two solutions:
1) Tie some string around the base of the eye a couple of
times and secure a knot (Fig. 10).
