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    Regarding tarp suspension...

    I recently made my own tarp out of sil. I am happy with the project but my ridge line and tie-outs aren't what I would like. My main concern is not the tie outs as much as the ridge line.
    I tried a continuous ridge line for the first time with the tarp ends attached with a klemheist (sp?). This did not hold the ends taught due to slow, gradual slippage.
    I am using dyneema for the ridge line and the same diameter (different color) for the klemheist. Is this a problem with dyneema or should I be using a different diameter for the ridge line or what?
    I'm considering just going back to ties directly from the end of the tart to the trees like I have done in the past. Just wanted the structural integrity of the continuous ridge line.
    Thanks in advance for any help.
    Jeff.

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    If you slide your knots back and forth on the RL a little bit, the slippery coating should wear off and your knots will hold better. They did for my setup. YMMV.

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    What Raiffnuke said +1. When you start to see the shine go away, you're there.

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    You probably already know this, but make sure you tied it the way you want it to stick. It's a directional knot. Other than that, another wrap never hurts if you have the room for it when using slick lines like dyneema.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jcreamer View Post
    I tried a continuous ridge line for the first time with the tarp ends attached with a klemheist (sp?). This did not hold the ends taught due to slow, gradual slippage.
    I am using dyneema for the ridge line and the same diameter (different color) for the klemheist.
    Jeff.
    the Klemheist knots should be done with a cord that has a smaller diameter than the ridge line. but like the others have said after some wear you probably wont have as much of an issue. The challenge I see is if like me your placement of the tarp varies along the length of the ridgeline depending on your setup and placement of trees.
    Good decisions come from experience, and experience comes from bad decisions. ~Author Unknown
    I seem to have lots of experience for my age

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