Why am I falling out of this hammock, seriously knocking my head on the frame? Where's the stability in the hammock swing?
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I don't know why your having this problem. I have never experienced this issue. It can be stabilized though. Tie a rope around the frame and attach each end to the end of the wood in the hammock itself. I have seen this work for those that tend to roll out when sleeping in the hammock.
1091292
I am no expert, but I would suggest that you try adjusting where you have attached the hammock to the chain that is attached to the frame. It sounds to me like you have it too tight. Try moving the caribiner down on each chain a few rungs. Give it some slack. Hope that helps.
1091293
Like all hammocks, you must carefully balance yourself when getting in or out. Since this is a double wide(great for two people), you have to enter a little deeper to get your center of gravity in the middle.
1091294
I have to buy a new hammock that is much heavier to give me stability. I had the same problem so I experimented. The higher/tighter you make the hammock you flip. You guessed it it is situated close to the ground. I wish this company would give us credit for a real hammock.
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What Christa K. Barker-Myers said could help you. If it is too tight, having the hammock is going to turn from something relaxing to a crazy balance act. Also, just be aware, this hammock was designed to hold two people at once, so it's center of gravity is going to be a bit different from what you would get if it was for just one person.
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I live in the deep South. We have wind gust sometimes exceeding 30mph. I put the swing in my yard on an existing frame. I do not weigh it downwith anything. It has enough weight that it stays secure. Hope this is of some help.it down
4223
you need a frame to hold it in place, Mind is a metal rack that the hammock filter fits into.
801213
My cloth ripped late last summer & I have been looking for a simple replacement with no luck...the frame is in great shape and I don't want to spend the money for a new hammock if I don't have to. Any help would be appreciated.
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I wish I could find one. I have the hammock and nowhere to use it. Good luck.
1245553
I weigh 185 and it didn't work for me, I would recommend spending the extra money and getting a Hennessy Hammock, It works great. The Texsport tore apart the first time I used it. The Hennessy got me down the Illinois river on a kayak trip for four days.
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I wouldn't use these straps anywhere! one of my straps broke right in the middle after only a few uses & it's not like the hammock was overloaded...I weigh about 140. it just snapped, landing me flat on my back on a brick patio. would definitely not recommend.
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I'm sorry I can't help you with this. I have only used it for an adult swing. I might mention, tho, that it can be somewhat unstable if you swing vigorously.
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Fits standard size frame. However, this hammock is not very comfortable. It's almost straight across without any stretch, you don't sink into it like the rope type, which makes you tip over very easily when trying to get on, and once you get on, you have to position yourself so that you don't lean too far one way or the other or you'll tip that way too! I would not recommend this hammock.
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I bought the frame from Hatteras Hammocks that works with that swing and canopy. The crossbar at the top of the frame would need to be at least 80 inches from the ground (that's what my frame measures) because the chains attached to the swing are preset in length. Hope this helps. I love my swing.
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this is a good question. when I first put mine together I didn't realize that it could be adjusted. the hammock I had was all but touching the ground. so what did I do? I went out and bought another one. (stupid me) when I put the second one on that is when I realized that it is adjustable. play around with it and see how it adjusts.
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I just got this and put it together fairly easily. I can't get the final two corner of the canopy on. You need to pull the fabric taut and I don't seem to be strong enough. Any tips, am I doing something wrong?
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You have to build it from the bottom up to the top. Use the Allen wrench to tighten the screws for the hammock. It's a pain in the butt. I had to call customer service because I couldn't figure it out.
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Hi , Kris. We have had 350 in it with no problems. It's a good hammock but it sags more than I thought.
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I have exactly same issue. I contacted Lifetime and they don't have any anchors as this is supposed to be free standing. They mentioned that some movement is normal.
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I'm very careful when I sit in my swing. i try not to move too much but to just enjoy "hanging" there. I don't feel very stable, so it is not just you.
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Not sure why you are having a problem. I put it together several months ago and my cats love it. I have not had any problem. If I remember correctly, you have to attach the posts to the hammock first and then attach the posts to the base.