but what is the maximum length it can be stretched? i see all the ads showing a person laying across it, but i want to lay on it lengthwise.
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The stand from arm to arm is 9 1/2 feet long. The hammock stretched out flat on the floor is 12 ft long from hook to hook. The fabric part of the hammock is 7 1/2 ft long. When on the stand, I lay in mine lengthwise, and sometimes diagonal when I want to lay on my side or lay a little bit more flat. When camping and using tree straps I love to put it higher in the tree and lay in it sideways and swing it. It's comfortable in all directions!
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Judith, you will definitely fit in if you lay on this hammock lenghwise, but your feet and head will be higher than the rest of your body. That would be great if you want to read a book or something similar. Whereas if you lay down in a slightly diagonal way your entire body will be almost on one level horizontally and it will feel more comfortable for a longer nap. This is a Brazilian style hammock and diagonal is the correct way to lay down in it. Just give it a try!
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I lay on it the opposite direction that the picture shows and have plenty of room to spare above my head and below my feet!
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You can definitely use this lengthwise, but the most comfortable way to lay on a hammock is at a diagonal -- this provides great support and will let you sleep or rest comfortably.
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i don't understand why the ads show the person sitting sideways on it... it's not nearly as comfy that way! laying down in mine now, it's next to my couch which i no longer use anymore it's become my cat's couch... the hammock lengthwise is over 7 feet long... hope that helps!
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It is 4 foot wide x 9 foot long. The picture is a little tricky.That is a child laying at an angle.But,the quality of the materials are very good considering the price.The dimensions work well for an adult and a small child.
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Actually, laying on a hammock at a diagonal is the correct way to do it. This ensures you are comfortable and flat, instead of squeezed into a curve and swallowed up by the sides of the hammock.
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you can stretch it out to some extent, but it is crinkled and will not be it's full length until it has water pressure. i hope this helps to answer your question.
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I noticed one comment here mentions that they simply ran it right through. The problem with that is that mine arrived rolled up on the long end AND the vinyl wasn't secured to the cardboard roll. I taped it to a 10' EMT conduit and it stay's perfectly straight. If your top bar already sags, you'll need something different. This will be far to heavy.
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It's standing, rolled up, in a corner of my closet now. I had some difficulty....I'm 76, with a breathing problem, and I only weigh about 103 lbs. But I did it myself. It's about 13" wide and about 36" high and you need to tie something around it so it will stay rolled up. I rolled it as tightly as I physically could, which is probably why I'm saying 13" wide and the other people who responded made it wider...but we don't have a lot of storage space in our apartment.
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You could lay it on it but it seems to be too broad at its base. Half an inch in thickness seems to be the largest size that would go on one end.
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it is not as wide nor long as I had hoped for (not a 2 person), I have it stored away at present, moving out of state, there fore I am unable to give you measurements at this time. When I set it up last year, I had to make a few adjustments to my hanging apparatus, my old hammock was a bit longer and wider. We had it between 2 large old maple trees in our back yard. It is well made and strong enough to hold my self and 12 year old grand daughter. It is very attractive, but the light color made me sure to bring it in each night. I think you may be able to contact the seller for the dimensions. Good luck, sorry I couldn't help more.
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I would not think that you could fold it lengthwise because of the density.You could just lay it in your recliner just as it is to flip our. If you have a bad back and need support, you might want to check into a memory foam mattress for your bed through Walmart online. I have one and I would not trade for the world. It forms with your body, just like the Tempurpedic Mattress and it costs less. Hope this helps. The Best.
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I spread it out, flipped it over for a while and re-flipped to let the cushion stretch and air. doesn't hurt to do this once or twice a week, stops gullys in the mattress.
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The mattress wouldn't be flexible enough for a mattress at least for putting it in the seated position. The mattress should be a futon mattress for your best use of the frame.
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I had no problems laying on it just a couple hours after I unboxed it. I don't see any issues with doing so, not really any way you could damage it that way. It decompresses very quickly, and mine was a king size.
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I have the same problem. The way they shipped it (folded), you can't make it lie flat. It is a piece of crap. I'm going to send mine back.
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Hi, I went and looked at ours and no nothing would prevent you from putting a longer mattress on it. You could center it and let it hang over on either or both ends. So far we like this product and it is perfectly strong enough.
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Had it for a month now, sat on in with cushion as well as without. I weigh 185 lbs. No indication of stretching. Think it will not happen if you use cushion. Time will tell. The fabric seems much stronger than the typical fabric used in relatively cheap beach chairs of foldable chairs, etc.
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I bought a "Genesis Twin Size Foam/Cotton/Polyester Futon Mattress" for the frame. I don't know if it's still available through Amazon. It fits fine, overlapping the sides and top/bottom just a bit, as I want it. I've never tried to fold it back onto itself, and I think it's a bit thick for actually using it that way. But it also seems to me that you wouldn't want a thinner futon or else you might feel the frame through it when you use it in the normal way. That's all I know, since I have no experience beyond this frame and futon. You might also consider adding a foam pad over the futon - it's sooo comfy!!! Like floating on air. I bought a "Genesis Twin Size Foam/Cotton/Polyester Futon Mattress" for the frame. I don't know if it's still available through Amazon. It fits fine, overlapping the sides and top/bottom just a bit, as I want it. I've never tried to fold it back onto itself, and I think it's a bit thick for actually using it that way. But it also seems to me that you wouldn't want a thinner futon or else you might feel the frame through it when you use it in the normal way. That's all I know, since I have no experience beyond this frame and futon. You might also consider adding a foam pad over the... » Read More I bought a "Genesis Twin Size Foam/Cotton/Polyester Futon Mattress" for the frame. I don't know if it's still available through Amazon. It fits fine, overlapping the sides and top/bottom just a bit, as I want it. I've never tried to fold it back onto itself, and I think it's a bit thick for actually using it that way. But it also seems to me that you wouldn't want a thinner futon or else you might feel the frame through it when you use it in the normal way. That's all I know, since I have no experience beyond this frame and futon. You might also consider adding a foam pad over the futon - it's sooo comfy!!! Like floating on air. « Show Less
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They don't post it anywhere but once you buy it and receive it, the pamphlet reads at the very bottom that the weight limit is 220 pounds. If you choose to use it and you weigh more than that, you are risking it. If anything happens you can't blame them because you used it not in accordance with their rules. I do not know why they do not post the weight limit on this page. That's an important piece of information. 220 pounds is not much for overweight people trying to lose weight. I tried it for a few minutes anyway, and if you have any knee issues this will make them worse. It will burn more than walking, but you are risking injury in more than one way. They don't post it anywhere but once you buy it and receive it, the pamphlet reads at the very bottom that the weight limit is 220 pounds. If you choose to use it and you weigh more than that, you are risking it. If anything happens you can't blame them because you used it not in accordance with their rules. I do not know why they do not post the weight limit on this page. That's an important piece of information. 220 pounds is not much for overweight people trying to lose weight. I tried it for a few minutes anyway, and if you have any knee issues this will make them worse. It will burn... » Read More They don't post it anywhere but once you buy it and receive it, the pamphlet reads at the very bottom that the weight limit is 220 pounds. If you choose to use it and you weigh more than that, you are risking it. If anything happens you can't blame them because you used it not in accordance with their rules. I do not know why they do not post the weight limit on this page. That's an important piece of information. 220 pounds is not much for overweight people trying to lose weight. I tried it for a few minutes anyway, and if you have any knee issues this will make them worse. It will burn more than walking, but you are risking injury in more than one way. « Show Less
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I have shared this hammock with another person on multiple occasions. However, it involved one of us having our head on one end and one having our head on the other end. It may take some shifting to get comfortable and your movement while sharing it may be limited...but it can be done and I never feared that it would break.
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Agree with the other poster that if you flatten it well it will just lay there. You could screw it down but that would create a trip hazard and not add value.