Introducing Cord Claws

[TominMN]

Ok. I set up again today and think I've solved the problem. I simply added a key ring to the elastic loop in the Tato Connector. When connecting the tarp to the ridgeline, I hook the key ring over the Nama Claw. I totally disregard the line connector that came with the Tato. So in essence I'm using the Tato for the actual tarp connection and the Nama Claw for the adjustability aspect. When stored, the Nama stays on my ridgeline and the Tato stays on my tarp. Now my tarp pole pullouts don't rub the top of the tarp because there is a greater distance from the tarp seam to the ridgeline. The only thing I really didn't like about the Tato was the adjustability technique - which required slack being left in the ridgeline in order to be able to lock it in position. For me, using them together gives me the best features of each method. If I didn't have the pullout pole mods, I would definitely simply connect my tarp directly to the Nama Claws.

Why not just have a shock cord loop on each end of the tarp and hook them with the Claws? The Tato toggles seem superfluous...

[Snaps]

Now my tarp pole pullouts don't rub the top of the tarp because there is a greater distance from the tarp seam to the ridgeline.

I saw when you posted this initially... do you have a photo that shows the pullouts rubbing the tarp? I didn't understand it last time I read it, and it's still not clear to me.