Putting the rope hammock onto the frame was a chore.  It took myself, two teenage daughters, and a friend of ours all pulling on it in order to stretch it enough to fit on the frame.  The directions say it will stretch and relax over time and with use.  I really hope so because that thing is tighter than tight.  It doesn't balance very well and you have to be real careful getting in and out of it.  It's just not very well designed.