Tensahedron Stand

[daneaustin3]

I’d like to see what diyers are using for tarp
I want a foldable thingy on each apex to elevate tarp and hang tarp
Maybe a hinge or something that would lock in place somehow
Ideas or pics ?

I just put my tarp up with some shock cord from apex to apex. Worked fine with a 11.5' tarp.

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[Latt]

Awesome stand and so easy to make. Took 10 minutes to make it and put it together. 2” by 2” 265cm long. Worked like a charm!



Perfect for some backyard camping. My buddy had his 15 months toddler in a tent for the first time and had my dog for his first test “hang”. He sleeps on the ground beside the hammock.



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[jdy98p]

I just found an old thread on HF that mentioned Tarps.com. Ends up that connectors for 1” EMT are much cheaper there.


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[bncskc]

Here's a suggestion for hanging a tarp with a tensahedron stand.
First, consider the foot end of the stand as the fixed end since it is guyed to an anchor point. This will also be the "fixed end of your tarp attachment. Attach the foot end of your tarp's continuous ridgeline (or whatever kind of tarp suspension you use) directly to the foot end tensahedron stand apex. At the head end of the stand, run the tarp suspension over the top of the tensahedron stand apex where the two poles intersect, allowing the tarp suspension line to hang loose over the top of the stand with at least a foot or two hanging down. Attach a weight, such as a backpack, rock, small log, etc., to the part of the tarp suspension that is hanging down. This will allow the head end of the stand to move independent of the tarp suspension while, at the same time, maintaining a constant tension on the tarp suspension. No more floppy tarp. The hanging weight also serves to add weight to the head end of the stand as suggested previously to make the stand feel more stable.
It you are worried about line abraision where the tarp suspension line slides over the head end apex (which I don't think will be a problem), you could even rig up a miniature pulley at the apex to pass the tarp suspension through.

[MAD777]

^^^^^
Great explanation, bncskc.

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[GreatBigDave]

Here's a suggestion for hanging a tarp with a tensahedron stand.
First, consider the foot end of the stand as the fixed end since it is guyed to an anchor point. This will also the "fixed end of your tarp attachment. Attach the foot end of your tarp's continuous ridgeline (or whatever kind of tarp suspension you use) directly to the foot end tensahedron stand apex. At the head end of the stand, run the tarp suspension over the top of the tensahedron stand apex where the two poles intersect, allowing the tarp suspension line to hang loose over the top of the stand with at least a foot or two hanging down. Attach a weight, such as a backpack, rock, small log, etc., to the part of the tarp suspension that is hanging down. This will allow the head end of the stand to move independent of the tarp suspension while, at the same time, maintaining a constant tension on the tarp suspension. No more floppy tarp. The hanging weight also serves to add weight to the head end of the stand as suggested previously to make the stand feel more stable.
It you are worried about line abraision where the tarp suspension line slides over the head end apex (which I don't think will be a problem), you could even rig up a miniature pulley at the apex to pass the tarp suspension through.

Nice first post, Welcome.

May I ask, have you done this? I read it and thought a gust could flip the weight right onto my head.

[Watertooner]

Nice first post, Welcome.

May I ask, have you done this? I read it and thought a gust could flip the weight right onto my head.

If you use a backpack as a weight and the wind flips it onto your head, you probably will have bigger problems beforehand. I do get what you suspect might happen with a smallish rock. We need testers to report back!

[DiceCaller]

I have learned the hard 》ouch《 way that crimp style connectors and plastic coated cable are not recommend.
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I am now in the process of switching all my connections to the screw type and doubling them up.
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Not as pretty, but they are holding better.

[West michigan]

I have learned the hard 》ouch《 way that crimp style connectors and plastic coated cable are not recommend.
20180502_164436.jpg

I am now in the process of switching all my connections to the screw type and doubling them up.
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Not as pretty, but they are holding better.

I went through the same thing on my sons stand
Didn’t crash to hard I had pillows on floor
I trust eye bolts much more

[GadgetUK437]

I use soft shackles,


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