| A hammock stand is what makes a hammock a | | | | stands don't require the amount of care as wood |
| relaxing piece of furniture. Without a stand you | | | | stands do, but if the stand is not made from |
| can only hang a one between two strong objects | | | | stainless steel metal, it is possible that the stand |
| such as trees. Stands not only provide different | | | | could rust. Cheap hammock swings are more |
| levels of strength and stability but they can also | | | | often to be packaged with non stainless steel |
| be pleasing to the eye. There are many different | | | | stands, so be sure to store them somewhere dry |
| types of stands available. Many discount | | | | when not in use. Only quality hammock swings |
| hammock swings tend to come with stands that | | | | usually come with stainless steel stands, so make |
| are of lower quality. Some stands are more | | | | sure to ask before you buy. Many outdoor |
| durable than others, so be sure to get the stand | | | | hammock swings that are portable often come |
| that fits your needs. | | | | with collapsible stands usually made of metal. |
| Let's begin with the most basic stand, the wood | | | | These stands can fold up and be put into a bag |
| hammock stand. Wood stands can tend to be a | | | | so that you can take your stand with you. |
| bit heavy, so they work best when the | | | | Portable hammocks are great for taking it to the |
| hammock will not be moved around that much. | | | | beach or on vacation with you. Some lower |
| Like anything else made from wood, unless it is | | | | quality models can come with plastic stands. |
| made of treated wood, it needs to be sealed or | | | | These hammocks can usually support a real low |
| stained on a regular basis. If you don't seal or | | | | weight, so don't get one if you want it to support |
| stain your stand, then it is possible that the wood | | | | a larger person. Plastic is very easy to care for, |
| can warp or rot which can weaken your | | | | but doesn't provide the strength that is needed. |
| hammock and possibly cause injury if it were to | | | | To keep your hammock around for years, you |
| collapse while someone was lying in it. Staining a | | | | need to choose a stand that will fit the |
| wood stand not only preserves the wood, but it | | | | environment that you will be utilizing your |
| can add that touch of elegance in your back yard. | | | | hammock in. You also need to provide the care |
| If wood stands are too much work for you, then | | | | necessary to the stand if it requires it. |
| you might try looking at a metal stand. Metal | | | | |