FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
What
are hammocks made of ?
The body of
the hammocks is handwoven from 100% cotton, which
gives superior comfort - especially in hot, humid weather. The
endstrings are nylon for greater strength
How
long will it last ?
With
common sense care, your hammock should last for many years. They
should not be left outdoors for long stretches of time, especially
in the rain. Cut, broken or burned cords can be repaired by knotting
the ends.
What
is the difference in size ?
The
matrimonial size will sleep two and seat as many as you can fit
into it ( 6+ ), and is ideal for indoor use as a couch, a bed,
or anything else you can think of. It's great to take with you
when you go camping or picnicking, for sleeping and lounging.
How
should it be hung ?
The
preferred method requires some items of hardware. These items
are : hammock thimbles and "S" - hooks and lengths of
strong rope or webbing ( rock climbing rope, webbing and snap-links
or carabiners are ideal - and very colorful).
Hammock thimbles can be placed to prevent breakage of loop strings-
which can occur if the metal hook is in direct contact with loop
strings. Suspend the hammock to hang symmetrically with both ends
at the same height, using two equal lengths of rope. The hammock
should sag somewhat in the center, but not so much as to be uncomfortable
to lie in, or so much that its scrapes the ground when in use.
How
do you use it ?
To
enter the hammock, you back up to it, pull the far side well above
your head ( so that it hangs down to about chest level ), then
lie back, pull in your feet and position your self as comfortably
as possible. To get out, simply lower your feet to the ground
and stand up.
For sleeping, lie diagonally to the long axis. This allows you
to lie flat and supports your body horizontally to the ground,
with no bowing of your back as in other hammocks.
Couldn't
you fall out in your sleep ?
Not
likely, The crosswise, or diagonal position in the hammock means
that no matter how restless you roll or toss and turn in your
sleep you will have plenty of hammock material stretching over
your sides. Since these hammocks do not use spread bars, they
are not tippy and will not flip you onto the ground like regular
flat spread bar hammock.
Is
it washable ?
Yes,
gras each end loop and stretch the hammock to its full lenght.
Bind the end cords and body at about six inch intervals to keep
them from tangling. Put into a pillow cover and put into the was
machine, alone with mild detergent and cold water.
How
do you store it ?
To
store your hammock, grasp end loops and twist each end in opposite
directions until the entire length of the hammock is twisted tightly.
You can do this alone - with one loop attached to the hanger -
or with a partner. When it is twisted, hold it above your head,
so that it is clear of the ground and it will spin and wrap around
itself like skein of knitting yarn.
You can then hang it by the end loops from one hook ( if it is
indoors ) or tie with cord in a couple of places, tuck in end
loops and store.
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