Not centered Correctly

I recently bought the frame to hang a jumbo hammock on. The Jumbo fits beautifully unfortunately the assembled stand (without any hardware) does not stand centered with the hammock on a flat level area (concrete and level :) )One can definitely see this when the hammock hangs. The one arm extends weird to one side when it should be about 10 degrees inward but cannot be shifted due to the valley where the top steel arm slides on. When I sit in it my body centers over one of the legs rather than between the two arms/legs. We will try to fix it drilling a few holes into it and bolting it once we straighten the one side to the correct center. I can sit in it okay but any shifting will make it tip. If I was to tell a friend I would probably advise them to go with any of the square hammock frames. The square ones look like their center of gravity is in the middle rather than out to either side. Well I thought this design would be good - I will probably go out and get the square frame so I don't have to worry about tipping if the bolts don't work. :(More detail ...

beginning of a Hammock epidemic

I really love my new hammocks and love that they come with the hardware needed to put them up. We went and got more chain and some more bolts to allow them to be hung on both the front and back porches. The quality of the swings is really good. I gave them a 4 instead of a 5 because I'm not sure how well they will handle the weather. These chairs however are pretty and incredibly comfortable. My friends all want hammocks like this now too!More detail ...

Bliss no more -- it broke! no stars (can't edit this)

My OLD review: I had used a friend's hammock chair before buying my own but his was made of very thin synthetic threads that catch quite easily on buttons etc. Not so with the Charleston! The cotton rope that makes up the weave is very comfortable to sit in all on its own or with the chair cushion that is provided and if it happens to catch on something it's no big deal. All I have to monitor with the kids is how far they swing...



I love it my wife loves it my kids love it. Can't wait to take it camping this Summer (though I may never leave the chair. Someone else has fire duty from now on).



AND NOW: well the thing broke repeatedly and in multiple places. The top part broke within a couple of months at which point I filled out my warranty card and received a nice e-mail asking if I would send photos. When I finally got around to sending the photos they included the several other places where the strands had simply snapped. I have not heard from Outback since sending the photos. DO NOT BUY THIS! Feels great to start then falls to pieces. Total rip-off.More detail ...

great; weight limit & hardware

This is a beautiful sturdy well-designed product. At first I thought it would look silly in a New England apartment but then I sat in it and stopped caring. It's that comfortable. It's also fairly unobstrusive and in a pinch (toddlers visiting? landlord dropping by?) it's easy to substitute a hanging plant or just unhook the chain from the ceiling altogether.

As far as safety if you install it correctly you have nothing to worry about; yes it will hold two people at once. :-) You'll need to buy a length of chain at the hardware store -- ask for 3/16" link 750-lb test and get one or two S-hooks that fit through a link. The chair itself is rated to support up to 500 lbs. Finally a 2" x 4" ceiling joist will support 450 lbs over a 10-foot span before it begins to bow or buckle. Recommended . . . enjoy!More detail ...

Excellent

This was a gift for my daughter-in-law and she absolutely loves it. Since it's so portable she takes it with her for camping trips or just visiting at a friends. It's comfortable and lightweight. Great product!More detail ...