For Sale: Hennessy Hammock Light Racer A-sym

Used one night. Weight is 12.4oz which includes the stuff sack and two tree huggers. THIS SALE DOES NOT INCLUDE A RAIN FLY - HAMMOCK ONLY!

$75 OBO. I'm also willing to entertain any and all gear offers. PM or contact me at gearfreak77 (at) mac (dot!) com

I purchased this hammock from Hennessy last spring for $125. It was a "floor model" and has two small holes the manufacturer fixed. When I received it I noticed one other tiny hole near the other two. For pictures please see:
http://gallery.me.com/johnpmowery#100318

Bump, again.

I'd really just like someone to get to use this. It's going to sit in my closet so please make an offer!

John,
I don't see a Light Racer on the Hennesey site.
Weight,Dimensions, Ridgeline, similar model?

Thanks.

hi john, what would you be looking for in the form of a trade? anything in particular that you need?
funds are kinda tight right now but I have lots of hiking clothes and some gear..send me an email or respond here.I did not renew my membership this year since I will be leaving early march

I'll post the length/width specs here tonight. The hammock weights 12.4 ounces with the stuff sack. I am 5'10 175 and was snug in it. If you're much bigger me I think you might be too big for it.

Hennessy discontinued this product last year. It's pretty unique because it's so light and as a result it's not super durable. I would guess that for the majority of Joe Public that was probably an issue.

I really need a pair of soft shell pants or a small, ultralite, day pack. But I'm willing to entertain any item. A large tarp would also be a great trade - I'm headed on a canoe trip in April and would love a cook shelter.

The hammock is 92 inches long and 53 inches wide. The width measurement was taken between the widest point on the hammock. Both measurements were taken on the "top"- bug netting portion - of the hammock

Hi John,

What size pants do you wear?

Hi, Guys-

Some comments about the Hennessy Racer models.

These were made for the adventure racing crowds who use gear very briefly and throw it away/leave it behind. I wanted to try one, but Tom refused to sell one to me for years. He said I would not be happy with it and that it would wear out too fast. The Racer models had only a one-year guarantee, while other models were touted as giving years of service. If the model is being discontinued, it is not because it did not perform as anticipated.

To save weight and bulk, the Racers are made with all frills cut out: Velcro spots on the entry; fly attached to hammock with knots instead of hardware at the long ends as well as the sides, lighter and less durable materials; body less deep and shorter. I'm estimating the body is a good foot shorter.

I can use an air mattress in a standard Hennessy, but there just is not enough room for me to do so with a Light Racer. (Experiments with insulation, not needed for comfort.) Tom said I wouldn't be comfortable in a Light Racer. I admit that I'm not AS comfortable, but even a small Hennessy is more comfortable than the ground. I carried and used an Adventure Racer for the 134 miles from Springer to the NOC. I was happy for the lighter weight, extra-breathable thin bottom, and was able to use a MLD poncho instead of the fly, so shaved a few more ounces.
I understand the that bottom is likely to wear out quickly and am willing to replace the hammock if it means I carry less weight on a long trip.

Regards,

Rosaleen

I wear size 34/30. Perfect fit is a 33 waist, but very few manufactures make a 33.

Sale pending.