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    I like at least 6" preferably more. I use a mini...

    I like at least 6" preferably more. I use a mini spreader bar 90% of the time so I tend to use a shorter hammock than most (8.5') so this gives me plenty of wiggle room.
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    Yes its pretty severe but it was planned as a...

    Yes its pretty severe but it was planned as a more summer weather tarp with reduced coverage, but better views and a little less awkward manoeuvring inside. I also only had a little short of 16' to...
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    The major issue with two seams is getting them...

    The major issue with two seams is getting them matched up, if the sewing machine tension is out it can end up shrinking one side. It's probably best to sew the panels before cutting the shape / cat...
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    Well I made mk2 of this tarp; Made using 1.4oz...

    Well I made mk2 of this tarp;

    Made using 1.4oz silnylon, 282 guetermann thread, 25mm grosgrain

    I added extra re-enforcement to the ridgeline corners (pseudo ridgeline) to this one. The...
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    Thanks everyone. It's a blessing and curse...

    Thanks everyone.



    It's a blessing and curse !



    The puckering on this one was purely down to speed, just a rush job. I spent about an hour and £2 on it.
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    A ridgeline seam is easy to do but harder to get...

    A ridgeline seam is easy to do but harder to get perfect and looking pretty
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    No I just added extra grosgrain to the edges both...

    No I just added extra grosgrain to the edges both top and bottom. I may do an extra reinforcement later though.
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    It does make for really nice and secure...

    It does make for really nice and secure pull-outs. The tie-outs where the ridgeline would normally be don't feel as strong, part of me just wants to crank it and see when they break!
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    Tarp with two off centre seams

    Had some spare 1.9 oz waterproof rip-stop (I think its PU as its not greasy like sil but its still stretchy, never seen one quite like it)

    cat cuts on all sides with double rolled edges

    I only...
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