what's the value of zing-it/lash-it?

[brswan]

It doesn't absorb water like some other cordage (although I'm not sure which ones you're comparing it too).

[Scouter_Ken]

it all depends on what you need the cordage for...

if you want cheap then just use some of the twine you have laying around the house or your wife uses to wrap the roast.

if you need a tarp ridgeline or hammock ridgeline then you need cordage that is light weight, will not stretch and will not absorb water, zing it is the cordage of choice.

if you need tie out line then look at some lawson reflective cord, not splicable but good for the usage

[rais'n hammock]

I agree with the above statements... One of the biggest advantages is that it can be spliced. I like the lines clean and mostly knot free. This includes when the become tangled and twisted like most sheathed lines become.
I was just looking at buying some more. Here is where I found a good price in the past.
http://www.go2marine.com/product/209...html-401745000

Please share if you have seen a better deal.

[SilvrSurfr]

I'm very satisfied with Zing-It - I've gone through six spools in six years. I like that it's splice-able, because I try to avoid knots at all costs (sorry, knot lovers). It's great for guylines, ridgelines and bear bagging.

[Rolloff]

I used Braided Mason line for all of the above, Tarp RL, Tie-outs, Prussics. Before switching to a Dutchware CRL.

I still use the original 4 Prussics made out of BML, on my tarp tie-outs. Given an extra wrap, it actually bites really well into Glowire, because of the difference in diameters.

[LuvmyBonnet]

I also find that zing-it doesn't get all tangled up like other lines do.

[Phantom Grappler]

Zing-it while not the best for knots,WILL hold a well tightened alpine butterfly loop and a 5 wrap prusik on itself without the need for using a smaller gauge cord to hold prusik. Maybe one day I'll get all tools and magnifying lenses to splice zing-it. Zing-it is great stuff and well priced due to its great qualities and durability. And anyone is free to use other types of cord to suit their needs.
HYOH☺
Other knots that work with zing-it
Siberian hitch
Farrimond friction hitch five wraps
Slipped half hitch backed up with full half hitch with original slip or bight
Slip knot
Marlin spike hitch
Lots of knots can be tied with zing-it,
sometimes you might have to add one or more extra wraps to secure knot!?!?!!

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[BrianWillan]

Planer board line is a pretty good alternative to zing it/lash it. It's is cheaper and usually available at you well stocked fishing gear supply place. It comes in 135# and 200# break strength which is more than sufficient for tarp ridgeline and guy out line applications. It's a polyester dacron and doesn't stretch much if at all and is hollow braid for your splicing purposes.

Cheers

Brian

[ns666]

by value I mean amsteel 7/64 costs only 30% more, but adds 3x strength, I think that's better value, unless you really need the 1/16" diameter, if they lower the price of zing-it to 1/2 the cost of amsteel, that will make more sense

[Dutch]

by value I mean amsteel 7/64 costs only 30% more, but adds 3x strength, I think that's better value, unless you really need the 1/16" diameter, if they lower the price of zing-it to 1/2 the cost of amsteel, that will make more sense

I kind of agree with you, the price does not match pound for pound. However both have to spend as much time on the rope braider so although there is a lower material cost for Zing It compared to Amsteel, the cost of weaving it is the same. Unfortunately that is where the majority of the cost is. However there should be some reduction on the final cost because it uses less dyneema.