Hang Your Hammock Securely EasilyHang your spreader bar hammock anywhere you put this stand. Heavy duty 12-gauge steel makes this stand tough and durable. Powder coating makes it appealing and weather resistant. Assembles quickly with no tools and its 15 foot length accommodates spreader bar hammocks measuring 12 to 15 feet. How To Compare Hammock StandsWhen comparing stands remember the higher gauge of steel means lower quality. 12 gauge steel is the heaviest most durable steel commercially available. Lower quality hammock stands (higher gauge) can be dangerous to you as they may bend break or have lower weight capacity tolerances. This stand can easily support two average sized adults and then some.