Are adjustable tensioning lines needed for cuban tarps???

[leeinmemphis]

Hey everyone

I'm getting ready to order a cuban tarp. I know they are no stretch so was wondering if there are any reasons to use self tensioning lines on one?

[SilvrSurfr]

I've got them on my silnylon tarp - I'm not sure they help. It's an inadequate solution for a problem with silnylon - it stretches when wet.

I much prefer my polyester and cuben fiber tarps. I know they'll stay pitched the way I pitched them regardless of rain, and I don't need tensioners.

[OneClick]

I just started using them on my Mamajamba tarp...after nearly 4 years. I don't think they're necessary at all.

Seems like they would be even less help on cuben.

[Boston]

I've got them on my silnylon tarp - I'm not sure they help. It's an inadequate solution for a problem with silnylon - it stretches when wet.

I much prefer my polyester and cuben fiber tarps. I know they'll stay pitched the way I pitched them regardless of rain, and I don't need tensioners.

This. and honestly, they aren't even really necessary with silnylon tarps. I tried them before the poly fabrics were available, and ultimately didn't like them, and had more problems with stakes pullout out of wet ground.

[BenJa]

Generally, the more moisture resistant the material, the less re-tension-ing you will need to do. in any case, I've found bungie to work best regardless of material.

[Shug]

I use the tension lines on all my tarps. Even my cuben. It is an option and I find they do keep my tarps a bit less saggy. But then again....I just like 'em and have a lot of them.
Sometimes the tarp sags a bit due to crawling in the hammock and the tree bending ever-so slightly if it is a smaller diameter tree. The tensioners on the guylines seem to help on that be keeping some of the droop out in my experience. I do not use them on the tarp ridgeline though.
Try both ways and see what works best for you and your environment.
Carry forth.
Shug

[sidvicious]

personally, i'm biased; i try to go minimal hardware unless the convenience is just too great in the other direction.

i use quick slips. with good tarp line i rarely have trouble. if i get some sag i'll pull the slip and re-tie. it's just as quick as fiddling with tensioners,

and you won't lose the knot

one tip that serves me well. i have a dead, fixed knot on the stake. i have the slips at the tarp end. keeps me from having to bend down so much. the lines stay tied on the tarp with slips during setup, takedown, and travel. never had one come off.

i'm lazy.

cheers,

sv-

[edit: this is how i do it NOW. i'm liable to change it up tomorrow. fiddling, i remain.....]

[Shug]

personally, i'm biased; i try to go minimal hardware unless the convenience is just too great in the other direction.

i use quick slips. with good tarp line i rarely have trouble. if i get some sag i'll pull the slip and re-tie. it's just as quick as fiddling with tensioners,

and you won't lose the knot

one tip that serves me well. i have a dead, fixed knot on the stake. i have the slips at the tarp end. keeps me from having to bend down so much. the lines stay tied on the tarp with slips during setup, takedown, and travel. never had one come off.

i'm lazy.

cheers,

sv-

[edit: this is how i do it NOW. i'm liable to change it up tomorrow. fiddling, i remain.....]

For the record....there are no fiddling with line tesioners. The shock cord built in does the work once pitched......https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ll=1#post54212
That is the beauty of them.
Shug

[sidvicious]

For the record....there are no fiddling with line tesioners. The shock cord built in does the work once pitched......https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ll=1#post54212
That is the beauty of them.
Shug

yep. misread once again.

and i wonder why people find me irritating at times......

cheers,

sv-

[edit: my gf recently gave me a card that said "i love you". i read it to say, "honey, go camping".]