Ridge Line for Tarp

[big_d2008]

I was wondering what other guys are using for their ridge lines for their tarp over a hammock. ATM I am just using 550 but I am guessing there has to be something better out there.

Cheers

Ryan

 

[sxmolloy]

I either use 550 like yourself or this: http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/316-Hootchie-Guy-Lines/

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

2mm dyneema for my ridge with dyneema prussic loops.

 

[Big Stu 12]

I use a 10m length of 1000lb braking strain dyneema kite line, I got reels of it in my shed from my other hobby....

 

[lou1661]

I use paracord, sometimes bungies or whatever random piece of cordage that fits between the trees

 

[copper_head]

I use a 10m length of 3mm climbing accessorie cord with mini caribiners on prussic loops. Works a treat for speedy set ups...

 

[HillBill]

+1 for dyneema. Light, strong and non stretch. Takes up much less room that even paracord.

2mm dyneema for my ridge with dyneema prussic loops.

 

[Elen Sentier]

Hmmm ... I'm almost getting converted to dyneema.

 

[HillBill]

its good stuff Elen. Not as cheap as paracord, but it is a better material. Its what they use on sail boats for rigging.

 

[BBH-Skip]

I've heard good things about Zing-it as a ridgeline.

Mark

 

[Big Stu 12]

One thing I have found out about Dyneema it has quite a low melting point, i.e. from fricton when it rubs... have a had a few kite fly off when the lines tangle

still good for stength tho...

 

[spandit]

I use starter cord. Less stretchy than paracord but just as strong and cheaper too

 

[ateallthepies]

What, no one strips a willow tree and makes up 10 yards of cordage any more??


Steve

 

[Teepee]

Stein 2.2mm arborist throwline ( same as Zing-it) with Dutch tarp flyz.

 

[Headshed]

I use 3mm dyneema 12m long for those large gaps, with larks headed zing it to Farrimond hitches. For shorter gaps I use the zing it larks headed to the tree and Garda hitched to the tarp rings. Looking to swap to an SLS setup so may well use buried loops and mini crabs from the tarp rings, or just prussicks/Farrimond hitches.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

One thing I have found out about Dyneema it has quite a low melting point, i.e. from fricton when it rubs... have a had a few kite fly off when the lines tangle

still good for stength tho...

Is the kite stuff uncoated Stu?, I know the stein arborist stuff has a poly coating to help it stand up to friction better.

 

[Big Stu 12]

Is the kite stuff uncoated Stu?, I know the stein arborist stuff has a poly coating to help it stand up to friction better.

No it is not I am afraid, I had a mate lose a 81 sq foot lifter end up in the sea due to a power kiter on a buggy, I have used silicon Spray before on Dual and quad line stunt kite lines to help them slide over each other, have also used it on single line display kites, and power kite lines as well.

there is some pics of the stuff I used to fly a lot, but not so much now, to many hobbies, lol.

https://picasaweb.google.com/Bigstu12/Seawick12Sept2010

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Some cracking kites there mate. I bought 1000 yards of kevlar kite cord from china which was about 200lb rated. Makes good sewing thread

 

[Big Stu 12]

Some cracking kites there mate. I bought 1000 yards of kevlar kite cord from china which was about 200lb rated. Makes good sewing thread

Thank you, I tend only to fly a couple of times a year now, and have got rid of some of the larger ones..

Yeah I know the stuff, is good for the smaller kites, I have also used the spectra fishing line as well for the Quad stunt kites like the Revolution, SUL kite if if remember right its a bout 8oz in total weight. That make great sewing thread as well.

Anyway back on thread... lol not meant to be a pun, I just got some of those DD Ridge line Cam Cleats, going to give the a try and see how it goes looks like a nice and easy quick way... I do like to experiment....
http://www.ddhammocks.com/product/ridgelinelok?

I have thought about trying some of the 200 kg braided line I have as well.

 

[maddave]

2.2mm Zing-It. Done in this configuration