Hanging, Entering, & Exiting your Hammock

Hammock Hanging Instructions Important - Read before hanging your hammock: - Carefully remove hammock from packaging. Lay hammock on flat surface and carefully unfold. Always handle your hammock by the end loops to avoid tangling. - Avoid wearing footwear and beware of buttons, zippers, buckles, and any sharp protruding object, which may snag or break the individual strings of the hammock bed. - Avoid keeping your hammock in direct sunlight and rain for long durations; this will give your hammock greater longevity. Fading may occur. - To preserve the life of the hammock, we recommend taking down the hammock in inclement weather. The more often you are able to do this, the longer the hammock will last. Hanging Instructions:

1. String up your hammock between any 2 solid points, including fence posts, trees, garage, house, 4' x 4' x 8' post, etc., using heavy duty screw hooks and / or high test marine nylon rope for larger distances. When hung, a Mayan hammock should have a gentle curve with the center about 2'0" - 3'0" above the ground. For indoor applications, be sure the hooks are inserted directly into the wall or ceiling studs.

2. Hang your hammock in a space at least one to two feet (30 cm - 60 cm) shorter than the overall length of the hammock. The end hanging points to attach your hammock should ordinarily be mounted six to eight feet (1.8 m to 2.4 m) off the ground. You may wish to hang it higher or lower depending on the distance between your supports and on your personal preference. If you have less space, try hanging the hammock higher.

Entering Your Hammock:

Center yourself with your back facing the hammock. Grasp the bottom one-third of the hammock and gather enough string so the center is exposed and flat. Sit down gently in the center. Lie back, lift your legs and place your feet on the edge of the hammock. Stretch out and enjoy. To be "Dangerously Comfortable", lie in the hammock diagonally or perpendicularly. This allows you to take full advantage of the hammock design, and is the ideal siesta position to sit back, relax, and "Accomplish Nothing"!

Exiting Your Hammock:

Prop yourself up on your elbows and lean forward. Swing first one leg, then the other over the edge of the hammock and move to a sitting position. Plant both feet firmly on the ground, lean slightly forward and stand.

Storage:

Always store hammock when clean and completely dry. Avoid damp moist areas. Preferably, hang up your hammock inside. When storing in a bag or sack, fold the hammock as done when cleaning. Store in a breathable waterproof bag if possible.