Fourth Hammock Group Buy

[MagiKelly]

Fourth Hammock Group Buy :banghead:

Okay I give in. The reserve list for these has now grown to the level where another buy has become almost inevitable. The information is the same as the first post in this thread

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=7510 (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=7510)

Or this one :rolleyes:

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=7795

Or this :rolleyes:

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=8288

The last time the price worked out at approx £17 including postage and PayPal fees. However their has been a price increase on these of just over 10% now because I am not making any money on these the price may fluctuate because of exchange rates, delivery charges etc. The best thing is to work on the principal that the Hammocks will cost between ££19 - £20 each. If you expect these figures it should be pretty accurate.

Now before anyone confirms anything one of out members WorldExplorer sells hammocks and offers BCUK members a price of £18 including postage. You can see them on www.DDhammocks.com (http://www.ddhammocks.com/)

A few members have ordered these and seem very happy with them. I have not personally tried one of Nick’s hammocks so can’t make any comments.

One of the reasons for this group buy is that there is currently a group buy in progress for Insect Netting to suit hammocks and this has generated more interest in hammocks (as if that is possible). So if you want insect netting for these hammocks then go to this thread and register your interest.

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=9324

If you get the straps and rings recommended on the third group buy thread by Angus Ogg you can have a hammock, insect netting and straps for less than £50. Which is not bad when the insect netting alone for the EcoSystem costs £45.

Unlike on other occasions I am sure this buy is going ahead. In fact I will be sending the money on Monday. this is partly because I am getting a feel of the level of interest and partly because any spare hammocks left should find a home with users of www.SongOfThePaddle.co.uk (http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/)

Despite this DO NOT SEND MONEY YET. Register your interest and then when the hammocks have arrived I will confirm the final price and issue payment instructions.

Let the frenzy begin :rolleyes:

[Daniel]

Hey,

I'll start...

Can I have 3 please!!


This must be coming a full time job for you John...

Thanks
Dan

[Shinken]

Could i have one please!

[Scoops]

i'll have 1 possibly 2

[happy camper]

hi magikelly :)
sorry if this has been asked somewhere already but are the hammocks and nets long enough for me to sleep in? (i'm 6' 5")

[Topcat02]

Nice one MagiKelly, I reckon you ought to supply them with a logo "MagiKelly Hammocks".

Two please

[MagiKelly]

hi magikelly :)
sorry if this has been asked somewhere already but are the hammocks and nets long enough for me to sleep in? (i'm 6' 5")

Should be. I am 6 foot 3 and there is room left over.

So far

3 Daniel
1 Shinken
1-2 Scoops
2 Topcat02

I should have said it is 50 I am ordering, just in case someone comes in with a really big quantitiy.

[Lurch]

Hammock me up my good man!
2 off please.

[happy camper]

hello again :)
can i put my name down for two hammocks aswell please.
thanks very much :D

[GolfSierra]

One for me please

[Barblade]

One for me please :D
:You_Rock_

[alpha_centaur]

could you put me down for one possibly 2 ta

:D

[bschiltz]

Hi John,
I missed the first two on British Blades! :O I'd like one please. Also, how much more for postage to the US?

Thanks
Ben

[Mooney]

can i have 2 maybe 3

(ill be able to say which tomorrow)

Cheers for your effort

[Bodunn]

Great news, thanks for all you hard work and helping me to spend my overdraft!
I'll just have the one please

[MagiKelly]

Hi John,
I missed the first two on British Blades! :O I'd like one please. Also, how much more for postage to the US?

Thanks
Ben

That I do not know. It is not much extra for europe but the Us may be quite a bit more. I will put you down for one and once we find out the postage you can drop out if it is too much. I am sure I will find a home for it if I have too.

So far

3 Daniel
1 Shinken
1-2 Scoops
2 Topcat02
2 Lurch
2 happy camper
1 GolfSierra
1 Barblade
1 - 2 alpha_centaur
1 bschiltz
2 - 3 Mooney
1 Bodunn

18 - 20 already

[nooky]

hello John please could I have 1. :)
Andrew.

[Andrzej]

Could you put me down for one please.

[bschiltz]

I was just currious as to the cost, but I'll still take it.
Thanks again.

Ben

[Mooney]

right its 3 definately for me.

cheers

[Cyclingrelf]

One for me too, please.

Thanks for all the work you put in to these - what a total star!

[dreamon]

I was too slow last time round, Having received a tantonka tarp from my significant other for xmas, I will take one please, but a little unsure what else is needed to hang the thing safely. thanks

[simonsays]

Could you mark me down for one as well please.

Many thanks,
Simon

[bushbaby]

could you put me down for two please.

thanks

[MagiKelly]

So far

3 Daniel
1 Shinken
1-2 Scoops
2 Topcat02
2 Lurch
2 happy camper
1 GolfSierra
1 Barblade
1 - 2 alpha_centaur
1 bschiltz
3 Mooney
1 Bodunn
1 nooky
1 Andrzej
1 Cyclingrelf
1 dreamon
1 simonsays
2 bushbaby


26 - 27 already

dreamon,
I know it is a lot of reading but if you look through the third hammock group buy thread there were a lot of posts there about how to hand the hammocks and suppliers for the materials. Actuall it is worth looking through the three threads as there has been quite a lot of useful information in them.

Also you may want to look at the insect neting if you have not already. I can't remember off the top of my head for some reason :rolleyes:

[Marvin71]

can you put me down for 2 please

thanks

[tagnut69]

Could you put me down for 1 please.

[Willowbark]

Hi there

I was too late for the last lot, so can you put me down for six from the next batch.

Many thanks

Willowbark

[hammy]

Could you put me down for 1 aswell please.

[MagiKelly]

So far

3 Daniel
1 Shinken
1-2 Scoops
2 Topcat02
2 Lurch
2 happy camper
1 GolfSierra
1 Barblade
1 - 2 alpha_centaur
1 bschiltz
3 Mooney
1 Bodunn
1 nooky
1 Andrzej
1 Cyclingrelf
1 dreamon
1 simonsays
2 bushbaby
2 Marvin71
1 tagnut69
6 Willowbark
1 hammy

36 - 37 in 4 days. That is almost the quickest so far :rolleyes:

Money was transferred on Monday so should arrive in bali tomorrow or Friday and I should have the hammocks about a week after that.

[Porcupine]

SWMBO decided i could go for one,please add me to the list mate


Porc

[Cyclingrelf]

<edit> Sorry - she changed her mind already! I'll stick with the 1 I already asked for.

[Scuba Pete]

I will take one.

Thanks

Pete

[warthog1981]

hammock and net how much my brains not working ?

[MagiKelly]

So far

3 Daniel
1 Shinken
1-2 Scoops
2 Topcat02
2 Lurch
2 happy camper
1 GolfSierra
1 Barblade
1 - 2 alpha_centaur
1 bschiltz
3 Mooney
1 Bodunn
1 nooky
1 Andrzej
1 Cyclingrelf
1 dreamon
1 simonsays
2 bushbaby
2 Marvin71
1 tagnut69
6 Willowbark
1 hammy
1 Porcupine
1 Scuba Pete

38 - 39 now

Price estimate was in the very first post. £19-£20 for the hammock. Probably a couple of quid less than this for the netting so all in you would be £36 ish.

Money arrived in Bali on Friday so hammocks should be here for the end of the week.

[warthog1981]

I.ll take two hammocks and two nets please

[MagiKelly]

I.ll take two hammocks and two nets please

I'll add you to the hammock list but you will need to post on the insect netting separately to keep me from getting confused (too late for that really but we can but try :rolleyes: )

[tomtom]

Can i have one please

has anyone tried sleeping two people in one of these hammocks like you can do with the pro-pod ones?

[Angus Og]

Can i have one please

has anyone tried sleeping two people in one of these hammocks like you can do with the pro-pod ones?

I think these are doubles

Link from 1st thread to dealers web site. http://www.hammock-nsl.com/h_double/h_double_index.htm

1st thread that stared it all http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showpost.php?p=102954&postcount=

[MagiKelly]

Can i have one please

has anyone tried sleeping two people in one of these hammocks like you can do with the pro-pod ones?

You can try but I would only suggest you try it with good friends :)

[Robbo]

Am I Too late to register for a hammock? Just one.

Andy

[MagiKelly]

3 Daniel
1 Shinken
1-2 Scoops
2 Topcat02
2 Lurch
2 happy camper
1 GolfSierra
1 Barblade
1 - 2 alpha_centaur
1 bschiltz
3 Mooney
1 Bodunn
1 nooky
1 Andrzej
1 Cyclingrelf
1 dreamon
1 simonsays
2 bushbaby
2 Marvin71
1 tagnut69
6 Willowbark
1 hammy
1 Porcupine
1 Scuba Pete
2 warthog1981
1 tomtom
1 Robbo

42 - 43 now does not look like I will have many spare for Song of the Paddle users :rolleyes: except for the ones on here ;)

[tagnut69]

Any news on when the order is going to arrive?

[MagiKelly]

SNIP.......Money arrived in Bali on Friday so hammocks should be here for the end of the week.

No change since the message above was posted two days ago :rolleyes:

[Topcat02]

Where are you planning on storing all this kit? :lmao:

[MagiKelly]

Where are you planning on storing all this kit? :lmao:

I'm not planning on storing it, I am planning on sending it out to you guys & gals ;)

[tagnut69]

Cheers Mate

[Topcat02]

I'd better get the old paypal sorted. When do you want payment?

Ta

[MagiKelly]

I'd better get the old paypal sorted. When do you want payment?

Ta

Once I have the hammocks. PayPal will take you about half an hour to set up so you have plenty time. Of course I can accept a cheque as well just that payPal is a lot more convenient.

[JohnC]

Put me down for 1 hammock please.
Many thanks
JOhnC

[Topcat02]

Hi MagiKelly,

Any deliveries arrived yet?

TC

[MagiKelly]

Hi MagiKelly,

Any deliveries arrived yet?

TC

Don't think so(I'm at work right now).

Patience grasshopper. I will post once I have them. Trust me that 50 unpaid for Hammocks are not really what I want lying about the house for any longer than they have too.

[Topcat02]

Sorry m8, just getting impatient/excited. Cant wait to tie mummify myself in a mass of knots, and parachute nylon, hanging from a tree.

Like a giant chrysalis. :lmao:

[tomtom]

Fantastic John.. thanks for doing this, how long before we see megikellykitshop.com ay :D

[Ratbag]

Please could I have one of these too, if there's any left still

Many thanks

Matt

[soa_uk]

Sorry m8, just getting impatient/excited. Cant wait to tie mummify myself in a mass of knots, and parachute nylon, hanging from a tree.


Sadly enough, they are really remarkably easy to hang [using webbing and rings]; easy to get into; and easy to kip in.

Don't ask about getting out at 4am for a pee; don't ask about getting into a doss-bag in one; and some people manage a sleeping bag *and* a bivvy bag.

I think John's usual phrase is "You'll never go back to sleeping on the ground".

[MagiKelly]

3 Daniel
1 Shinken
1-2 Scoops
2 Topcat02
2 Lurch
2 happy camper
1 GolfSierra
1 Barblade
1 - 2 alpha_centaur
1 bschiltz
3 Mooney
1 Bodunn
1 nooky
1 Andrzej
1 Cyclingrelf
1 dreamon
1 simonsays
2 bushbaby
2 Marvin71
1 tagnut69
6 Willowbark
1 hammy
1 Porcupine
1 Scuba Pete
2 warthog1981
1 tomtom
1 Robbo
1 JohnC
1 Ratbag
1 Abbe Osram

45 - 46

No word of them arriving at home yet but they will be here soon I am confident of it, sort of :cool:

[Abbe Osram]

Hi Magi,
could you please put me up for 1 Hammock!

thanks
Abbe

[MagiKelly]

List updated.

[Lurch]

I think John's usual phrase is "You'll never go back to sleeping on the ground".

Or is it more like "You'll never get back to the ground"?

[MagiKelly]

Okay I have just heard the hammocks have arrived. As usual the box is half burst open but on the previous three occasions there was still a full 50 hammocks. Once I have got home and checked they are all okay I will post payment details. So stand by your PayPal accounts :)

[Porcupine]

ooh the exitement :red:

[falcon]

If there's one left could you add me to the list please ?

[MagiKelly]

Okay they are here arrived safe and sound. So here is the payment information.

PAY ATTENTION as failure to do so may result in me keeping your money and not sending a hammock :D The price including PayPal fees, postage, duty and all the rest is £19.30 to the UK For europe make it £20.20 as I am fairly sure the price difference was £0.80.

When paying clearly state that you are paying for a hammock. Remember this is not the only group buy running right now :rolleyes: . State your user name and ensure PayPal includes your current address. Send payment to John "AT" MagiKelly.co.uk

The current list I have is

3 Daniel
1 Shinken
1-2 Scoops
2 Topcat02
2 Lurch
2 happy camper
1 GolfSierra
1 Barblade
1 - 2 alpha_centaur
1 bschiltz
3 Mooney
1 Bodunn
1 nooky
1 Andrzej
1 Cyclingrelf
1 dreamon
1 simonsays
2 bushbaby
2 Marvin71
1 tagnut69
6 Willowbark
1 hammy
1 Porcupine
1 Scuba Pete
2 warthog1981
1 tomtom
1 Robbo
1 JohnC
1 Ratbag
1 Abbe Osram
1 falcon
46 - 47

[Lurch]

PP'd for my two matey.

[hammy]

Payment being sent via post for Tarp and hammock
Hammy,

[Scoops]

payment sent for one hammock.

Many Thanks :You_Rock_

[warthog1981]

payment sent for 2 thanks

[nooky]

PP sent for my one. Thanks John.
Andrew.

[Abbe Osram]

Money sent via PayPal!

Thanks mate :You_Rock_
Cheers
Abbe

[Mooney]

Money sent,

Thanks for all your effort

[tomtom]

payment sent fromt tomtom thanks John :D

[dreamon]

paypal sent 10.15 pm 30/01/2006, thanks for all your hardwork in organising this magikelly

[simonsays]

Money sent via PP.
Many thanks for doing all the hard work!

[MagiKelly]

13 hammocks getting posted tomorrow.

[happy camper]

hi john,
thats payment just gone in via pp for two hammocks :D
many thanks

[Daniel]

Hi John,

Payment sent via PP for 3 hammocks. :D

Thanks a lot for organising this! :You_Rock_

Cheers,
Dan

[Marvin71]

Payment sent via PayPal for 2 no. hammocks

Thanks for all the effort in sorting out this group buy

[tagnut69]

just sent my payment

Thanks for all the work you have done to do this
:You_Rock_

[Shinken]

Yep payment sent for me too!

And i echo the comments of thanks!

Thank you for all the hard work

[falcon]

Payment sent by paypal for tarp and hammock. Thanks for taking so much trouble to help people.

[GolfSierra]

Payment sent

Thanks for your work on this one

Look forward to receiving it :D

GolfSierra

[Cyclingrelf]

Hopefully I've done that right, and you should have payment!!

Thanks for all the work you put in :You_Rock_

[Porcupine]

payment sent,thanks for your time in making this possible for us all :You_Rock_



Porc

[Topcat02]

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Money sent via PayPal!

Thanks mate
Cheers

[sabre iom]

if you still have one left over magikelly could you give me the payment details and i will take one of your hands
cheers

[bushbaby]

payment for 2 hammocks sent via paypal tonight. Thanks for your hard work.

[Robbo]

Will pay as soon as paypal stops messing me about :( (exceeded my sending limit allegedly)

Would you take a cheque instead?

Andy

[Ratbag]

Hi John

Payment now sent by Paypal. Thanks for organising this.

Cheers

Matt

[MagiKelly]

3 Daniel
1 Shinken
1-2 Scoops
2 Topcat02
2 Lurch
2 happy camper
1 GolfSierra
1 Barblade
1 - 2 alpha_centaur
1 bschiltz
3 Mooney
1 Bodunn
1 nooky
1 Andrzej
1 Cyclingrelf
1 dreamon
1 simonsays
2 bushbaby
2 Marvin71
1 tagnut69
6 Willowbark
1 hammy
1 Porcupine
1 Scuba Pete
2 warthog1981
1 tomtom
1 Robbo
1 JohnC
1 Ratbag
1 Abbe Osram
1 falcon
1 sabre iom

Robbo, You can send me a cheque if you want. OM me for details.

Another 19 getting posted today so that will be 25 so far.

[Lurch]

Two hammocks very much received!
Good work group buy meister!

[MagiKelly]

Two hammocks very much received!
Good work group buy meister!

And are you sitting in them as you type :)

[Lurch]

I wish!
:rolleyes:

[Scoops]

hammock arrived today.


many thanks again

[sabre iom]

Sent the money via paypal this evening.

many thanks magikelly

[nooky]

Hammock arrived today,thanks for your help John. :)
Andrew.

[Mooney]

i got mine today aswell thanks, ive been out testing :) :)
I like the way you packaged it aswell, very professional.

shame im used to the cheap mini hammock i bought, this is about twice as long, brilliant.

thanks for all your effort :You_Rock_

[dreamon]

arrived today, thanks for your hard work coordinating this gruop buy :You_Rock_

[MagiKelly]

i got mine today aswell thanks, ive been out testing :) :)
I like the way you packaged it aswell, very professional.

Yes the plastic envelopes are just the right size.

19 posted today another 5 going tomorrow.

[simonsays]

mine arrived today too. Many thanks for all your hard work.
Cheers,
Simon

[Barblade]

Paypal sent

Thanks again :D

Barblade

[tagnut69]

Just this minute got mine :) :) :)

Top hammock from a Top bloke

Cheers Magikelly for all the work you put in to doing this foe us :You_Rock_

[Bodunn]

Mine's just arrived too! I amazed at how well made it is! Absolute bargain for the money! You're an absolute star John.
Matt

[Cyclingrelf]

Yay! It was waiting for me in the garden when I got home from work...and I couldn't resist trying it out. So hung it on the doorknobs in my living room

http://www.susannahrelf.co.uk/hammock.jpg

Luckily, they made good door knobs in the 1930's!!!!

Thanks MagiKelly!!!

[tomtom]

i was told a 'squashy' parcel had arrived for me yesterday at home.. and they could guess what it was.. so i told them and they asked if he could get it out and play with it hehe ;)

many thanks John

[Topcat02]

I hereby appoint you Sir MagiKelly, by Royal Appointment to Hammock users everywhere.

Rep points added.

:D

[happy camper]

hammocks arrived today :D thanks very much for organising the group buy, it's very much appreciated :You_Rock_

[Daniel]

Hey John,

3 hammocks arrived safe and sound today. Thanks a lot!

Dan

p.s. When is the new forum 'Magikelly's Group Buys' being added to the site?? :)

[sabre iom]

hammock got here today, looks a great bit of kit cheers again magi!

[tomtom]

Well i jus had a play with mine its great.. john if you have any left over i will have another one!!

is there any specific way you need to pack them in their little sack.. i opened it in such a hurry i didnt take note of water it was folded/rolled/stuffed

:cool:

[MagiKelly]

Well i jus had a play with mine its great.. john if you have any left over i will have another one!!

is there any specific way you need to pack them in their little sack.. i opened it in such a hurry i didnt take note of water it was folded/rolled/stuffed

:cool:

Sure send the payment. I am ordering the second batch on Monday, so if I have the payment by them I will include it in that order.

If you fold it to the same length as the bag it will roll up and fit in the bag easy but I tend to fold it to half the length of the bag and roll it up and put it in the bag. I may actually change the bag I use with it.

[hammy]

Hammock arrived today
Waiting for tarp then out to the woods.
thanxs

[MagiKelly]

TomTom, ignore most of what I said. Yes there was still some available. I have recieved your payment and the other hammock will be posted on Monday.

The hammock is just stuffed into the bag.

All the hammocks as now spoken for. Missy Mycelium go the last one.

So if anyone wants one now you would need to put your name down for the possablility of a 5th Hammock Group Buy.

[Abbe Osram]

TomTom, ignore most of what I said. Yes there was still some available. I have recieved your payment and the other hammock will be posted on Monday.

The hammock is just stuffed into the bag.

All the hammocks as now spoken for. Missy Mycelium go the last one.

So if anyone wants one now you would need to put your name down for the possablility of a 5th Hammock Group Buy.

Hi MagiKelly, did you mailed one to me? I paid already with PP.
cheers
Abbe

[MagiKelly]

Hi MagiKelly, did you mailed one to me? I paid already with PP.
cheers
Abbe

Yep. One is winging its way to you. I actually have a few hammocks still to be paid for and posted but they are spoken for. Most of them are ones that are being paid by cheque which takes longer than PayPal to arrive.

[Abbe Osram]

Yep. One is winging its way to you. I actually have a few hammocks still to be paid for and posted but they are spoken for. Most of them are ones that are being paid by cheque which takes longer than PayPal to arrive.


Thanks mate! :You_Rock_

cheers
Abbe

[Robbo]

Finally managed to figure out what my problem in paypal was (My card had expired and I hadn't updated the details of the new one - God I'm such a numpty :o :twak: :twak: )

So the money should be with you now.

Thanks

Andy (off to beat myself with a stick for gross stupidity)

[Andrzej]

MagiKelly, PM sent about paypal problem

[MagiKelly]

Okay no sniggering at the back but I might have accidentally contacted the manufacturer of climbing tape to see how much a roll or two would cost :banghead:

Only the names below have still to have their hammocks posted. I have heard from most of them so it is no reflection on them I am just keeping everyone up to date.

1 - 2 alpha_centaur
1 Andrzej
6 Willowbark
1 Scuba Pete

[falcon]

Okay no sniggering at the back but I might have accidentally contacted the manufacturer of climbing tape to see how much a roll or two would cost :banghead:


Well...if you could accidentally keep us posted, I might accidentally have to buy some from you :lmao: :lmao: ...I feel sorry for a man who's so accident prone :)

[Squidders]

climbing tape for shredded fingers or webbing? because the tape wouldn't be much use really ;)

Sorry about the late payment John, I nearly forgot all about it :o

I made my own cotton tarp a while back and really like being able to have a fire under it without the risk of it burning through with the odd spark.

Can't wait to get it!

[MagiKelly]

climbing tape for shredded fingers or webbing? because the tape wouldn't be much use really ;)

Sorry about the late payment John, I nearly forgot all about it :o

I made my own cotton tarp a while back and really like being able to have a fire under it without the risk of it burning through with the odd spark.

Can't wait to get it!

Climbing tape for the hammocks, this being the hammock group buy thread. You wouldn't think you were posting on the tarp thread by any chance :p

[Squidders]

I'll get me coat.

[Daniel]

What climbing tape do you use john?

I currently use a plasticy :rolleyes: feeling nylon tape, but when I bought it was torn between that and a more soft feeling tape (not sure what material).

Don't suppose you know if there is any difference in use?

Also, would be interested in tape if you feel the urge to buy lots of it.... :D

[MagiKelly]

What climbing tape do you use john?

I currently use a plasticy :rolleyes: feeling nylon tape, but when I bought it was torn between that and a more soft feeling tape (not sure what material).

Don't suppose you know if there is any difference in use?

Also, would be interested in tape if you feel the urge to buy lots of it.... :D

I use the softer feeling supertape. The reason is the knots tie and release a lot easier. When I have tried any sort of webbing it is not as good to tie and release and always seems to stretch in use. I have compared the climbing tape to the webbing and ropes on many other hammock set ups, including hennessy and the ecosyeterm and far prefer the tape. It is undoubtedly way over engineered for this use but it does the job well and gives me complete confidence in the hammock.

[tomtom]

anyone got any links to where i can get a sutaible tape online.. or will 550 para do the trick?

[soa_uk]

I use webbing from here (http://www.pointnorth.co.uk/), and I can tie and release it just fine. I'm a 6'3" 17 1/2 stone monster, and if I can undo a tape with one tug, after I've been kipping in a hammock - I guess anyone could.

[MagiKelly]

anyone got any links to where i can get a sutaible tape online.. or will 550 para do the trick?

This is the stuff I use

http://www.kayaksandpaddles.co.uk/canoe/kayak/uk/shop/rock-climbing-hardware/edelrid-products/edelrid-tape.htm

but like I say I may have a bulk deal shortly. The stuff Soa recommends certainly does the job and I have it on two hammocks but I am replacing them with climbing tape as it is better and does not stretch at all. The hight you tie the hammock is the hight it stays at.

[MagiKelly]

I've got a reply from the wholesaler in the UK and they are obviously not giving me their best price. It would work out at £49 for 50m delivered to my door. So 10m would be £9.80 add postage, probably about £2 plus Paypal = £12.41

Yet if you follow the link I gave above they currently have 12.5% off so 10m delivered to your door is costing £ 13..38 Not really enough of a saving to justify the hassle. Shame as I am looking for 20m myself and would have hoped to get a much better price from the wholesaler.

Still might have another idea ;)

[tomtom]

Still might have another idea ;)

i will hold fire on the para cord then ;)

[Daniel]

The hight you tie the hammock is the hight it stays at.

As you mention it I do notice my hammock is closer to the ground in the morning... I just thought that would happen with any tape or rope setup.

I think the reason I didn't go for the softer feel tape was because it looks as though it would absorb a lot of water if it rained :confused:

[MagiKelly]

I think the reason I didn't go for the softer feel tape was because it looks as though it would absorb a lot of water if it rained :confused:

The tapes do absorb water in the rain but the water never gets past the rings or carabiners.

[Grooveski]

Tape and cord are consumables in climbing. You're supposed to replace them after falls, specified time periods or prolonged extreme weather usage. Reality is a different story of course.

At the weekend I took:
- 2x 3m and 2x 1m closed tapes that have been used too often indoor to ever use them outdoor again. I'm going to open up the long pair but they worked fine as they were, there's just more uses for them open because then you've got both options.
- A set (2x 3.5m and 1x 2m) of 6mm prusics that got retired last year.
- 4 clips that I've been using with the old prusics for securing things on the canoe(so regular sea water = they're goosed for the rack as well :rolleyes: ).
- 10m or so of cheap cord that I thought might do for a ridgeline. It's just as well the black lines hold the tarp up themselves because this was drooping 40mm by the morning with just the weight of the wee headlamp hanging off it and the tarp was on it's own.


What was the point? Was there a point? :confused:
Oh, aye - I'm not really sure what paracord is. As such I'd not be keen on trusting my weight to it. Climbing brainwashed maybe but there are times where tying together a bunch of cords is better than not being roped up at all ;) .

The real point though was the tape :). It is a good bit softer than utility tape. It's designed that way so it can form itself around rocky edges and be tight yet distribute the load around any jaggy protrusions to protect itself.
The same applies in reverse, utility tape is more abrasive than climbing tape because it'll not form itself around around the irreglarities in the tree. It also won't grip as well(for just the same reason).

....and with a climbing tape and a clip you can confidently rig up a harness to go with your tied-together ridgeline rope. Opens up scope for making small cliffs a bit safer to get around.

On the whole I reckon spreading your weight over two trees is no big deal to the trees and the folk here have good ethics. As a one-time hammockeer I reckon everyone's onto a winner and I wish I'd tried it years ago and as a climber I'd like to remind everyone that if you're at the foot of a rocky outcrop with just one tree to play with, slide a wee rock/pebble into a crack with a bit of cord around it for a bomb-proof belay(sorry, fixing point).
That's why climbers call their high-tech rocks "rocks". :)

[Porcupine]

One more hammock made it safely to the new owner,thanks MagiKelly


Porc

[MagiKelly]

Apologies to Robbo and Willowbank. I have not posted your hammocks yet. I could not get to the post office today. I will post them tomorrow along with the one for Andrzej.

[bschiltz]

Got the hammock today, can't wait to try it out!

[MagiKelly]

As an update on the tape there will not be a group buy. The maker will not sell to me direct. The UK wholesaler will not reduce their price and I cannot get a better price per reel from any retailers.

So looks like the link above is still the best bet, unless you need 50m in which case I can pass on the UK wholesalers details.

Hammocks got posted today as promised.

[Robbo]

Recieved it today.

Thanks mate :You_Rock_

Andy

[Nemisis]

I found these while searching for tapes for my hammock anyone tried them? or any thoughts? I like the fact the ends have sewn in loops might make things a little easier with a couple of karabiners http://lss1.co.uk/webbing.asp the prices aren't bad either.
Dave

[Willowbark]

All six hammocks arrived safely yesterday. :You_Rock_ Many thanks.

[Andrzej]

Hammock arrived this morning, looks very well made, can't wait to try it out

Many thanks

[Abbe Osram]

Hi Magic,
Hammock arrived this morning its in perfect condition and great quality.

Thanks mate
cheers
Abbe

:You_Rock_

[alpha_centaur]

Got the hammock today looks great many thanks

[gunnix]

I guess you haven't got any more hammocks, have you MagiKelly ?

Otherwhise I'd be interested a lot in two hammocks and 2 insect nets.

greetz,
gunnix

[MagiKelly]

I'll post here if there is ever a fifth group buy. I suspect there will be as there seems to be an unquenchable thirst for hammocks here :rolleyes:

[Daniel]

Surely everyone on this site has at least two magikelly hammocks by now... surely :rolleyes:

[gunnix]

Ok, great. If there'd ever be another group buy I'd take about 3 hammocks.. or 4 if that makes "ever" come sooner ;)

[Spikey DaPikey]

I'll post here if there is ever a fifth group buy. I suspect there will be as there seems to be an unquenchable thirst for hammocks here :rolleyes:


I'll have one of you do :)

[MagiKelly]

What I will probably do is wait till the netting is here and see if that generates enough interest for a 5th Group Buy

[swyn]

Having put my name down for netting I really should put my name down for a hammock in the fifth group buy, as and when there is one. Thanks MagiKelly.

[david1]

2 for me please.... where do I pay :-)

[missy mycelium]

If you're up for a fifth group hammock buy, that's 1 for me please. Again, seeing as though i'm down for the netting may as well get a hammock to go with it. Plus I am very jealous of Yarrow's new hammock....maybe it will go walkies :D

[MagiKelly]

By my count that is 8 so far for the fifth group buy that has not yet been announced :rolleyes:

[tagnut69]

If there was to be a fith group buy I will take one too :)

[moduser]

Hi John,

If there is a fifth group buy I'll take one.

many thanks

Moduser

[Bardster]

Hi John,

If there is a fifth group buy I'll take one.

many thanks

Moduser

Me too!! could have done with one this past weekend! would have saved me rolling down the hill to end up sleeping in the car!!

[MagiKelly]

You are all mental I tell you, obsessed with hammocks:rolleyes: , still never one to let people down :)

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=11866

[Dougster]

I'd love to, count me in, that is if you are doing it again or have any left from last time.

[beamdune]

I'd love to, count me in, that is if you are doing it again or have any left from last time.

Rich

John's hammock group buys have reached number 5 (now done and dusted). If you look at the end of the "Fifth Hammock Group Buy" thread interest seems to be growing for a 6th!

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=11866

[bigj]

can you put me down for 3 if thats poss?

[MagiKelly]

can you put me down for 3 if thats poss?

:rolleyes: Read the post above yours ;)