BGT Masters of Tiki D
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I recently hung a tree swing to a maple tree in my back yard. I have tried several different methods to attach the chain to the brand itself and no matter what combination I choose the swing just doesn't swing correctly. The branch has little to no movement but when you attempt to swing you barely go anywhere. (you swing straight but you don't get any momentum) I am sure its something simple but I cannot figure it out. I am using steel chain, the branch is roughly 16 feet from the ground and is horizontal. I tried just wrapping the chain itself around the branch (running it through a rubber hose). I tried using straps and attaching the chain to the straps, I even strapped a 4x4 board (which I put eye bolts through) and attached the chain to the eye bolts and still nothing changes.
The swing is great for pushing people on, but as far as being able to swing yourself you won't get very far. I figure it is either the length of the chain is too long to build up any momentum or chain won't work well for the height of the swing and I should use rope. And help would be appreciated as I have run out of ideas.
The swing is great for pushing people on, but as far as being able to swing yourself you won't get very far. I figure it is either the length of the chain is too long to build up any momentum or chain won't work well for the height of the swing and I should use rope. And help would be appreciated as I have run out of ideas.