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How to Use a Hammock (1)
Get into a hammock safely: check the setup, sit in the middle, and swing your legs up.
How to Use a Hammock (1): step-by-step guide
Getting into a hammock is easier when you sit first. Watch the video, then try it.
Check that both ends of the hammock are tied tight to sturdy trees or a stand.
Push down on the middle with your hand to be sure it holds.
Spread the fabric open with both hands.
Sit down in the middle as if it were a chair, with your feet on the ground.
Lean back slowly and lift your legs up onto the hammock one at a time.
Shift until you feel balanced and settled.
Helpful tips
- Sit in the middle, not the end. The ends tip more easily.
