Hanging Hawaiian Hammocks for optimal function

Hawaiian hammocks are well favored among many individuals not just in Hawaii, but numerous places around the world. When you purchase your colorful hammock, you are probably very anxious to hang it. However, there are many important considerations that should be made prior to doing so. Here, you will learn about a few of the things that you need to think about prior to hanging your Hawaiian beach hammock.

The first thing that you should consider is the location. You can select to hang your hammock in between two trees, or you can purchase special hammock stands that you can set up in any location in your yard. You can also purchase hangers that are appropriate to set up on a porch.

Location Choice To Hang Hammocks

When selecting the location where your Hawaiian hammock will hang,whether it is indoors or outdoors it is important to carefully consider the amount of weight that will be on the swing. Certain hanging methods may not be appropriate for a lot of weight.

The next thing that you should consider when hanging your Hawaiian hammock is the amount of height that you want implemented. You have to remember that when you sit or lay in the hammock, it will actually go a bit lower. As a matter of fact, this may actually cause it to go as much as two to three feet lower.

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Ways to Hang Your Hammock Guide

• Securing the hammock rope with tree straps around tree trunks.
• Make sure your attachment points are at the proper height for the weight.
• Think of hammock height as a chair height off the ground for reference.
• Check distance between two anchor points for your hammock size.
• Make sure your anchor points can handle the force when in use, (combination of weight applied and angle of suspension).
• 30deg angle from anchor point down to the hammock is best angle.
• Using straps is the easiest and quickest way with less damage to your trees.
• Good solid wall anchors with hooks and a small length of chain allow for easy adjustment.
• Hammock stands that are portable and easily assembled.

This is why it is important to hang it high, initially. A good suggested height is about five to seven feet. I know this seems a little extreme, but this piece of outdoor furniture should hang high as it will dangle low.

The next thing that you should consider is the distance in which the hammock should be set. If you have a fourteen foot hammock, you will probably want to go for a distance between twelve to fifteen feet. Remember, the further it is hung apart in distance, the tighter the hammock will be overall.

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Sleeping in Hammock Benefits

• Hammocks provide the perfect sleep position for your body.
• Falling asleep quicker because of perfect sleeping position.
• Swaying hammocks help relax the body for better rest.
• Hammocks allow you to have a deeper sleep.
• Benefits include better memory, mental performance and overall mood improvement.
• Hammock motion/sway provides better brain wave activity.
• Hammocks may even be a solution to insomnia.
• Hammock suspension allows no pressure points on the body.
• Alleviate back pain with proper hammock position.

As you can see, there are many things that you should consider when you are trying to decide on a location for your new, Hawaiian hammock. If you take the time to choose the most comfortable location for you, a place where your weight can be supported.

Carefully consider how far apart you want it to spread, as well as how high you want it to be, hanging your new piece of outdoor furniture will be a breeze! Now, you can create your own backyard hawaiian tropical paradise.