Mexican Hammocks

It seems like we are right into the wedding season here at the moment in New Zealand. Calmer summer weather and long days always help contribute to a fantastic occasion.

With New Zealand becoming increasingly popular as a ‘Wedding Destination’ many Australian, Brits and American’s choose to host their weddings here.  There are so many great locations in New Zealand from our beaches and lakes to our national parks, that a traditional wedding in a church no longer has to be the only option.

Likewise when choosing a wedding gift, there is such a great variety of options to choose from. With the advent and continued popularity of internet shopping this makes it much easier to get something unique and special. It often also allows you to buy from an overseas country and delivered to your country of choice.

At Mexican Hammocks, we receive great compliments on our products as wedding gifts. What better way to spend time as a newly wed couple than relaxing and enjoying time together in a hammock.

All our authentic hand-woven Mexican hammocks make perfect wedding gifts. From double through to king size hammocks. The option of soft cotton and durable nylon offer added choice and our unique colour range is sure to brighten any day. Our Queen size hammocks are generally referred to as ‘Matrimonial’ hammocks in Mexico due to the popularity and great size for two people.

Mexican Queen Hammock - or sometimes referred to as the Matrimonial Hammock

Other great gift options are our Resort Style Hammocks, chair hammocks and authentic Mexican blankets. We offer free shipping in New Zealand, and you can even order from overseas and have sent to a NZ address with a wedding note for no added cost. We can even gift wrap this for you if you like.

So if you are stuck for a wedding gift idea this year, or are just looking for something you are sure will be well used and enjoyed then consider our beautiful hand-woven and amazingly comfortable Mexican Hammocks.

All the best for the wedding season, from the Mexican Hammocks NZ Team.

Mike Rennie

Now this is really where the hammock stand shines! These seem to be the perfect fit for the resort styles hammocks, and they really look great together!

As the Resort Style hammock is not as long as the other types, this fits the length very well, and hangs perfectly. Very comfortable strong and support, the Resort hammock is different to the other varieties in that is has a spreader bar at each end. This keeps the hammock drawn out and can make entry and exit easier. The cord used is also much thicker, in both cotton and nylon cord. See the photos below for how great it looks. Shown is Resort Style hammock in Cotton natural white.

Please also check the following pages for more information;

Hamock Stands Have Arrived

Hammock Stand with King Nylon Hammock

Hammock Stand with Queen Size Hammock Cotton

If you do not know the difference between nylon and cotton hammocks please see the following post;

http://www.hammocksonline.co.nz/blog/hammock-cord-cotton-or-nylon

Resort Hammock and Russian Pine Arc Hammock Stand

Resort and Stand

Stand and Resort Hammock

This setup is really great!

Loving this hammock and stand about now

Still more

Hammock and stand ends

More of the ends

Final one, just with 'S' hook and screw eye

Couple More

This time, last time. Just catching the last few rays of sun!

We found when testing out the Queen size cotton hammock in the hammock stand this did not naturally fit the hammock stand well. It does require some adjustment for this to fit suitably. The reason for this, is that the cotton is a much more stretcher fabric compared to the nylon and as such if unadjusted the hammock will touch the ground/stand when using an adjusted. A cotton hammock can stretch up to 50cm from first use also.

Some options to adjust.

You can make a knot close to the loops on each side to shorten the length of the hammock.

Another simple option is to turn the supplied eye bolts around the other way at one end (See photos below).  Then loop the hammock arms over the top of the stand and around into the carbine and eyebolt.  We advise when using this method to ensure it is safe and secure and that the hammock can’t slip off either end. This can cause the carbine to slight indent the wood at end end using this method also. This is not an optimal way of using this stand and we do advise caution and discretion if using it this way. We provide these as suggestions only and take no responsibility for any injury or damage that could occur from this use. Please use with care.

Please also check the following pages for more information;

Hamock Stands Have Arrived

Hammock Stand with King Nylon Hammock

Hammock Stand with Resort Style Hammock Cotton

If you do not know the difference between nylon and cotton hammocks please see the following post;

http://www.hammocksonline.co.nz/blog/hammock-cord-cotton-or-nylon

Queen Hammock Attached to Stand

End Setup Possibility

Possibility of Attaching End

The cotton variety of hammocks need to hang higher/flatter as they stretch much more

Another shot of end setup suggestion