Grip Clips Rock !!!

[Leifo5343]

I am leaving tomorrow morning, and I was wondering if this would put too much strain on the 12x12 Guide Gear tarp. I'd have the amsteel line under the tarp, and figure 9's on both ends of the amsteel.

Would it work? Maybe?

Thanks!

~Leif

[Knotty]

I tried that with my GG 12x12. Biggest problem was the Grip Clips sliding around and eventually over and off the edge hem.

Try to make them more grippy cutting out pieces of rubber ballon and sandwiching the tarp material between.

[Savage Voyageur]

I have used these for a few years on my rain fly used for camping. I have never had any sliding issues but they do leave a bump in the fabric. The manufacturer Sierra Designs shows a picture of these on a seam of a tarp,fly or tent. They also say they can be used anywhere on a tarp/fly/tent. I remember that the info that came with them said to try to hit a seam. I think they would have better holding and less damage to the tarp/fly if you put them on the seam.

[Uber X]

just bought the guide gear 12x12 tarp (pending delivery) and I'm a bit worried that it may be a tad too large now that I understand its 16 1/2' tip to tip. sounds like these clips could really be good medicine. would love to see some pics of this tarp using these clips if anybodys inclined to share...
Thanks

[Leifo5343]

I found these at home depot for $1.49. They work on the edge of the tarp and hold quite snug. I rolled the seam for more fabric to grip onto. I gave it a big tug and it held fine. I'll let you know how they work over the weekend.

http://www.amazon.com/Super-Grip-Tar.../dp/B001JPCRQ0

[aruss]

Sorry to dig up a dead thread but I was wondering if anyone had tried using plasti-cote or similar on the grip clips and whether it was a successful alternative to the balloons?

[Tendertoe]

Sorry to dig up a dead thread but I was wondering if anyone had tried using plasti-cote or similar on the grip clips and whether it was a successful alternative to the balloons?

IMHO, balloons work so darn well, there's no reason to try anything else. They don't cause any issues, they couldn't be any easier or harder than any other method of slippage prevention.

I have these on my SpinnUL BMJ and my Chinook PU coated tarp (and had them on my Equinox sil tarp as well).

Don't need the balloons on the PU tarp or sil tarp. The manufacturer of Grip Clips recommends balloon gaskets for "slippery" materials.

So Spinn and cuben would probably need a balloon gasket. Otherwise, no need.

[aruss]

Thanks for the info, going to go buy some balloons just in case.

[RootCause]

I think he means for you to stretch a small piece of balloon over the material and through the grip clip. It'll help add a little friction so it will grip better on sil.

I've got some similar tarp clips, and I put little dabs of silicone caulk along the insides of the plastic pieces. (Note: I did that when they were NOT attached to anything!) Once that dried, the silicone provided the little extra grippage needed, just like that piece of balloon does. Only it's essentially permanent, and not another thing for me to lose/drop/forget.

The same silicone technique works for all sorts of things that you don't want to slide around. I went so far as to put some on the back of my cell phone case so it doesn't slide around inside my car. Works great!

I found these at home depot for $1.49. They work on the edge of the tarp and hold quite snug. I rolled the seam for more fabric to grip onto. I gave it a big tug and it held fine. I'll let you know how they work over the weekend.

http://www.amazon.com/Super-Grip-Tar.../dp/B001JPCRQ0

I use these clips at my ridgeline only. I keep meaning to replace them with sewn webbing loops, but they work so dang well I just keep prioritizing them down my list of 'stuff to do'....

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i dont think plasticote would work because it puts a very thick coating on and i dont think it would be able to close.

i have silicone sheets i use in a magic trick that would work, but its the same theory as the balloon.