If I remember correctly, my hammock is 9ft X 5 ft. I have a friend who has an ENO that I can not lay flat in, no matter how I set it up. I am 5'11". I also made a few hammocks that seemed to not get me the desired hang. So, I decided to make the Hennessy copy that is shown on Hammock Forums and decided to make it long. Personally, I think that the way you gather the ends, and the length and width play a huge role in whether you can get it to lay correctly.
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