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Mtn Scout
02-10-2011, 00:49
i did not realize that i put on so much weight through the holidays:-? but my HH is reated at 200 and i am at 218. will it take my fat :eek: or do i need to hold off till i drop some lbs
Mtn Scout
02-10-2011, 22:18
72 views and no one has an opinion??
I had a HH ultralight backpacker with the nylon sheathed spectra rope. The sheathing eventually (after 2+years of moderate use) wore through and the rope wouldn't hold so I replaced it with nylon climber's accessory cord. I weighed between 207 and 217 at the time. No problems.
I would hang over a spot with an exceptionally fluffy layer of forest duff for now.
bigcranky
02-10-2011, 22:46
I used a UL Asym Backpacker rated to 200 for a couple of years. I was 210 plus the weight of my gear, so it was over by 10-20 pounds. No problem. YMMV.
couscous
02-10-2011, 22:50
72 views and no one has an opinion??
Guessing that's because not many on here are over 218 and use a HH. I have the HH Ultralite Backpacker Asym and it has no problem with 220 lbs. My sons have used it and they are both over 240.
Awol1970
02-10-2011, 22:55
I'm guessing it is kind of like Amperage limits on wire in the National Electric Code. Sure it says you can't put more than 20A on a 12 AWG wire... but if you put 30A on it nothing drastic is going to happen. Monkeys aren't gonna fly out of the wire's butt or anything. I suspect it is the same with the HH 200lb weight limit.
Grimelowe
02-10-2011, 23:27
I've got the HH Ultralite A-sym, and I use it alot. I'm 240#. There is a safety factor built in for 'reasonable' wear, but I've only had one problem with mine in 9 years... The center line for the netting snapped when I tensioned it too tight (before I got in it) once. I repaired it, and haven't had a problem since.
-Grimey
I have an HH Ultralite A-sym too, I used it for years weighing 250lbs. I cut my weight down to 200 and a couple years later one of the lines snapped as I was tightening it. The line was worn where it snapped, and I am pretty sure it had nothing to do with my weight. The rest of the hammock is still in great condition after 7 years of use.