1.2 mm DIY Tarp Guylines Whoopies

**Bic** · 03-30-2012, 07:38

Originally Posted by dant8ro

I won't say the whoopies won't work having never tried it. seems to work fine for the OP. It just seems like a lot of micro splicing effort for little return. I loke my prussik at the tie out point option. give it a tug from under the tarp and there ya go...

Some of us enjoy the micro splicing

**streamline** · 03-30-2012, 11:59

I have used mason line woolies for guy lines and still keep a longer set for porch mode extenders. They work great, I have never had any problems with adjusting this system.

**tpkanu** · 03-30-2012, 14:14

I like to use UCRs for my tarp stake outs.

Go to my profile and look at my pictures - you can see UCRs in action.

One problem I have had with ANY kind of loop on tarp tie outs is tangling when setting up the tarp.

Not anymore, I slide each UCR up flush to the tarp prior to stowing and lines fall free when setting up for the next hang. Works great.

Happy Trails.

**AaronAlso** · 03-30-2012, 15:19

I'm experimenting with whoopies on door and pannel tie-outs, but only cause they also have shockcord attached. Thus far this hasn't lead to any ceasing of the bury. This is with dynaglide & Lashit though. Might be a different story with this 1.2mm stuff.

**JC785** · 03-30-2012, 15:48

Originally Posted by AaronAlso

Please do tell. I've tried to splice it and just doesn't work for me. So, please share your secrets.

Of course it could just be my eyes are getting worse than I think.

It didn't take long to do, I used a small tool for tying fishing flys, I will try and take pics when I get home. After I got done the little wire broke on the tool, oh well.

**JC785** · 03-30-2012, 15:51

Originally Posted by hikingdad

Some of us enjoy the micro splicing

Indeed!!!!!!

**JC785** · 03-30-2012, 16:22

I have attached a pic. of the whoopie, I guess I tossed the tool in the trash. But it is called a threader. Here is a link:http://www.jsflyfishing.com/cgi-bin/...-Threader-5-12

**2Tall** · 03-30-2012, 16:45

Is there any concern with the strength of the line, in either configuration, with high winds....say 25 mph.. Ive had zing it break before. Granted I had it too tight. Just curious.

**Acer** · 03-30-2012, 17:13

I have always used cheapo plastic line tensioners from Campmor for about 2 bucks per 8 in a pack. When I get my cuben tarp..going to use some of Zpacks Line Loc 3's with loops on them and see how they do. I enjoy playing with the tarp and being able to adust my lines. If I get tired of them will probably go back to knots as nothing to tieing and untieing a knot and super easy. As far as using line, I have been using 2mm glow wire from Lawson's that is rated at 250lb breaking strenght and so far have tested it overnite all nite long in a stormy more than 40mph gusting windy nite and held up great with no abrasions to tarp lines or RL whatso ever..so far its been holding up nicely.

**2Tall** · 03-30-2012, 17:17

Originally Posted by Acer

I have always used cheapo plastic line tensioners from Campmor for about 2 bucks per 8 in a pack. When I get my cuben tarp..going to use some of Zpacks Line Loc 3's with loops on them and see how they do. I enjoy playing with the tarp and being able to adust my lines. If I get tired of them will probably go back to knots as nothing to tieing and untieing a knot and super easy. As far as using line, I have been using 2mm glow wire from Lawson's that is rated at 250lb breaking strenght and so far have tested it overnite all nite long in a stormy more than 40mph gusting windy nite and held up great with no abrasions to tarp lines or RL whatso ever..so far its been holding up nicely.

Thanks for the feedback!