GET
INTO A HAMMOCK
Sit
with your back to the hammock, as if you are about to sit on
a chair. Reach behind you and spread out the hammock before
sitting. This ensure you make full use of the space and your
weigth is distribuited evenly. Now sit down and lay back NEVER
climb in feet first.
GET
OUT OF A HAMMOCK
Swing
your legs over the side and sit up. Then standing hold the edges
of the hammock and push yourself up and off.
FINDING
AN ANGLE
The
most comfortable way is at an angle, this allows you to lie
flat with better distribution of weight, lessening tension,
and supporting your back for complete comfort. Some of the wide
hammocks (Yucatan and Maya) are best when lying across the center
Double hammocks can sit two people in a variety of positions.
You can experiment and find your favorite.
GETTING
THE HANG OF IT
INSIDE
THE HOUSE, on porch: Hang hammock from wall studs or
ceiling beams. Find center of stud or beam and with a power
drill screw in hooks. Then hang hammock. You can use a rope
to compensate the extra distance.
OUTSIDE
THE HOUSE: Use side of house or garage. You can use
strong fence post, and plant your own post across from it. You
may also use available trees, or one tree and one post.
If there aren't trees or usable walls, place two posts the correct
distance apart and hang your hammock between them. Post must
be 8 ft long and holes dug 2-3 ft deep so posts stand above
grounds 5-6 ft. Use cement to secure.
From trees: Use hooks if trees can take them without
damages; or tie rope around trunk or strong branch.
SAIL
BOATS: May be used on boat. (i.e. hung from mast to
forestay)
