Ultra Light Tarp line?

[Ch@rlie]

hey guys, dont know if you prefer your dynema to be white or not but reading this post made me remember about some flying lines I have, are you aware you could get green flying lines, not sure what prices you normally pay for your dynema compared to this kinda stuff. (the white ends shown are just a sheath covering the ends used to larks head over the bridle knots to attach to the kite). http://www.powerkiteshop.com/accessories/peterlynncyclonedyneemadual.htm
(remember its duo, 2 lengths of stated distance per plastic holder)

 

[rik_uk3]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Green-Guy-Lin...re_HikingCamping_Tents_JN&hash=item19bc15ba36

Easily strong enough for a tarp.

 

[lab72]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Green-Guy-Lin...re_HikingCamping_Tents_JN&hash=item19bc15ba36

Easily strong enough for a tarp.

Not Really lightweight .

 

[Shewie]

Not Really lightweight .

I don't think Rik does lightweight

 

[Pierr]

I use dyneema 1.5 and 2 mm in bright colors (http://www.extremtextil.de/catalog/Braids/Cords/Dyneema-Polyester-cord-2mm-three-coloured::515.html).

I used 1mm plain white dyneema (from kite shop) before and it held perfectly fine but it did not have a cover/sheat and was a bit difficult to handle with cold fingers and was wearing down fast. The dyneema linked above has a polyester cover and that makes it much easier to handle and more durable (and more colored).

Paracord is overkill for tarp ridging.

Also I don't use a ridgeline but attach and tension the tarp from both ends.

 

[Hoodoo]

I use Kelty Triptease lightline. Not only is it light and strong, but you can find your tent or tarp easily in the dark because of the reflective yarn in the cordage.

 

[tetra_neon]

I've been trying to find that stuff in the UK for ages! I can't believe the shops here are uninterested in stocking such a big name brand.

 

[Shewie]

I've been trying to find that stuff in the UK for ages! I can't believe the shops here are uninterested in stocking such a big name brand.

Yeah does your head in doesn't it, by the time we've paid crazy shipping and then import taxes and PO handling fees then it's just not worth it.

I managed to grab a load of the Exped stuff off a UK seller on ebay but can't find it anywhere over here now. I wonder if Bob at BPL would get a load in, I'm sure it would sell for him.