Article: Nite Ize Figure 9 Rope Tighteners

[Tony]

You can view the page at http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/content.php?r=406-Nite-Ize-Figure-9-Rope-Tighteners

 

[silentbob]

Really glad they work well as I ordered a pair yesterday for my new tarp set up!

 

[Deleted dude 7861]

I bought 6 of these ages ago while I was in the US as I'm rubbish with knots, they are superb!

 

[northjager]

I am currently out in Afghan, the fig 9 are available in the BX (US shop) small $3 and large $6 so they appear everywhere, vehicles, bashas, even washing lines, they are very rugged and seem just to keep on going, well worth it, Thanks

 

[AlexRowan]

I'm sure they're very effective but there are loads of knots that can replace it - unless I'm missing something? The knots are probably easier to tie that that thing is to set up!
Googling "guy line knots" comes back with loads of ideas.

Each to their own of course, it just seems like over engineering to me - for tent/tarp lines that is.

 

[Seoras]

I much prefer to use knots wherever possible but have bought one of the smaller ones.

It is for my tarp line. I have gone for a very small diameter line (about 2mm). Tying knots are doable but a bit of a faff in the cold so have opted for a figure 9.

It works a treat.

Cheers

George