Hammock
end loops should be at least 6 feet above the ground and (depending
on the hammock size) about 10-13 feet apart. If the supports
are farther apart than 13 feet, use lengths of strong rope or 3/16"
chain and S-hooks to compensate.
The hammock should hang in a noticeable arch with the bottom of the arch about 3-4 feet above the ground.
A Special Tip
The first time you set up your hammock....hang it, then sit on it, unopened...and bounce your full weight a dozen times to stretch the weave. This will keep the hammock from developing a bulge in the center...especially useful with cotton hammocks
From Hammock
Stands
Because Mayan hammocks have a
longer "span" than most American "spreader bar" type
hammocks, they do not work well with hammock stands...despite what
other hammock companies might have you believe.
"Spreader bar" hammocks hang fairly flat...while Mayans hang with a definite "curvature." A Mayan hammock on a stand will hang with such a severe arch, your butt will drag the ground. This is not good. I HAVE seen hammock stands with high end brackets...and they work fine. MOST don't.
From Trees
Click
here for an extremely important warning
Use hanging hooks for a
permanent location or a strong rope tied around the tree trunk in a
temporary situation. 
Don't worry about putting a hook in a tree. It won't hurt it. I have hooks in many of my trees, and they're just fine.
But if you lose sleep over this sort of thing, we offer a product called the Tree Hugger that uses easily removable straps. Visit our Hardware section for more information.
With rope, use Ramona's special "hammock knot" that can be easily removed if you want to reposition the hammock later.
Inside Your Home
Locate a stud or beam by
tapping the wall or ceiling. You will hear a solid sound when you hit one.
Hammer a small nail to make absolutely certain you're directly on the stud
or beam. Locate the center of the beam by tapping additional holes to the
left and right of the first one.
Once properly located, drill a 3/16" starter hole, then attach a heavy-duty hanging hook. If mounting a "plate," be sure to use extra long support screws if going through dry wall.
From Block or Masonry
Use a 5/8" masonry bit to
drill a hole approximately 2-3" deep at a slight downward angle. Tap
a 3/8" lead expansion plug (lag shield) into the hole. Screw a
heavy-duty hanging hook into the lag shield.
From Posts
Set 10' pressure-treated
4x4" posts firmly in the ground approximately 12 feet apart. Bury the
posts at least 3 feet in the ground, surround them with concrete, and
allow the concrete to cure several days before using the hammock. Use
hammock hooks or plates on the support posts.
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