“I am unhappy with the product and am having issues with installation and don't want to spend just as much to install it as I did to buy it. Awkward and the slacking the straps getin the way”
We are sorry you are unhappy with this product. I would first recommend you check out the 6 ways to install a swing. If you opt for something like the ceiling hooks, you can get those are home depot for about $1.
For the length of straps, you can look at the chain, removed the chains or shorten up by the springs, they are not totally required. This will help with the loose webbing. This is designed to work with most ceiling heights.