For a taut pitch on a rectangular tarp I think all the tie outs should be used.
For a taut pitch on a rectangular tarp I think all the tie outs should be used.
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Another factor is how your guylines are tightened. There are various ways but some form of adjustable hitch is a good way to get a really taut pitch since they can be easily adjusted in small increments. Also, a no stretch cordage maintains tautness.
Last edited by Bubba; 12-28-2015 at 20:01.
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From your picture, it looks to me that your guylines are pulling in toward the center. I'd try pulling them out towards the ends instead.
To the OP, and others as well, the next windy day you can get out, practice setting up your tarp differently than your norm. Just keep trying different angles on the guyline and stake positions. I try to put my stakes even with the end of the RL and out as far as necessary depending on the expected weather.
I just spent two days on the AT in GA. Had some bad weather. We camped at Wolf Laurel Top. We had 30 mph winds and driving rain all night last night. My tadpole tarp kept me dry, but with 30+ mph winds, my tarp flapped no matter how I retensioned it. We got a break in the rain at 6:30 am, though the wind did not stop. We broke camp and hiked 6+ miles in a driving rain back to blood mountain and got in the truck and drove home. Woo buddy! Good times!!! Lol!
That is correct. In this setup I had the center ties going to a single stake out from the center line of the tarp. I was experimenting. I have also tried them from each center tie straight out with similar results. The problem also lies in that this particular tarps tie outs arent evenly spaced which is weird. I struggle with my tarp setup on this rig I have pictured. It makes for an iffy setup which also adds to the sag once in the hammock. I have no trees. Its hung outside right now so I may play some more with the setup tomorrow. Thanks!
Check this out..... i went digging for pictures and found this one I forgot I had. Using the extra lines does work to tighten evetything up. This is why you take pictures, so you can go back and see what you've forgotten. Funny how in all the trials you can sometimes forget what works in your enthusiasm to try new things.
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Last edited by robv60; 12-28-2015 at 20:59.
Earplugs have been a standard part of my hammock setup for years.
I use static tie outs on my Toxaway too, but if it looks to be windy/stormy, or just want to open the tarp up a little more, I throw a set of Tato's adjustable tarp pulls on. Keeps it quiet, taut, and you never pull a stake.
I was in high winds and heavy rains just this last week. Set up in deer camp after dark, and never needed to adjust anything for three days. Horrible hunting, but great "sleeping" weather!
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I just cant seem to get mine tight. I added some extra tie outs so I could close my doors easier so Im essentially using the middle two of 4 total tieouts on each side. the tie outs im using are now closer together and it seems no matter which way I pull the guys its always droopy in the middle. I just cant seem to get it right.
Practice, practice, practice!! Get your RL nice and tight first, play with the guylines after that.
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