Nobody? I just used my “outboard motor lift” version that way this past weekend. It’s just not on KZfaq, yet, but it is on Facebook. Oops, maybe I did upload a short section on it, but for my tie down anchors because I was setup on the dock out on the lake.

Here is that short clip. kzfaq.infoA-FkUKdUK9k?si=N2nrhxt9fPkYXL7M

Definitely requires the ridge pole! This isn’t a lightweight system. I made a 2x2 version that is much sturdier for camping. The bamboo model is for lounging and watching SpaceX rocket launches.

Most use wooden 2x2s and my other set up is that.

I made this to fit on my kayak and is minimal. My 2x2 version is 7’ tripod legs and ridge pole is like 12’ to handle my tarp.

The tripods hold up the ridge pole that does all the work.

@@spidennis otherwise the weight distribution of the hammock on the tripod would not be "perfectly" downwards ?

@1234123412341234 What would happen if you didn't used the long pole between the tripods? .... Yes that's why you use them

@@stevenduyck5204the tripods would tip over, each end of the ridgepole where it is connected to each tripod, also takes the weight of the hammock pulling straight down, eliminating the hammock pulling the tripods sideways, a good idea is a rigepole, aslong as it is strong enough to take the weight in the first place.

I started off by saying where I was, South Padre island Texas. Today it is 77 degrees, kinda like this day on the beach, but today is windy and the SpaceX Starship SN9 launch is scrubbed.

@@spidennis got it