Warbonnet Edge tarps

**codya95** · 06-23-2012, 09:53

how is the edge tarp anyone using it? is it enough coverage for a black bird? black bird 120 inches long and the edge 126. that enough?

**Beast 71** · 06-23-2012, 11:20

I have a Claytor Diamond Fly that's 156"X132" that's ample of coverage for a WBBB, so I think the edge would be fine. With enough sag to make the hammock comfy you will reduce the length of the hammock to around 80%, so the 120" total length, with proper sag, becomes 96" to 101" from end to end of the hammock. The edge wont be a lot of coverage but, it should be enough. Brandon from Warbonnet does good field testing of his stuff you can PM him on this forum and ask.

**Shug** · 06-23-2012, 11:35

I have a DIY tarp roughly the same dimensions as the Edge...covers my BB just fine. Bear in mind it is a smaller tarp.

Shug

**Bubba** · 06-23-2012, 13:15

Originally Posted by codya95

how is the edge tarp anyone using it? is it enough coverage for a black bird? black bird 120 inches long and the edge 126. that enough?

The hammock is 120 inches but when deployed the stuctural ridgeline and the whipped ends make it around 100 inches that you need to cover. That'll leave you about a foot of coverage extending on either side of the hammock. Hanging it low and closer to the hammock will give you enough coverage. Good site selection to take advantage of natural cover and wind breaks is also helpful.

**codya95** · 06-23-2012, 16:34

@shug your tarp is the reason i want one like yours. Do you have build thred o have it?

**Shug** · 06-23-2012, 16:49

Originally Posted by codya95

@shug your tarp is the reason i want one like yours. Do you have build thred o have it?

I used these instructions and just modified to suit the size I wanted...http://www.hammockforums.net/index.php?page=blackcat

**sturgeon** · 06-23-2012, 21:43

Originally Posted by codya95

how is the edge tarp anyone using it? is it enough coverage for a black bird? black bird 120 inches long and the edge 126. that enough?

I use it and love it! About 6" coverage past the end on each end of the hammock. I like it because it's enough and not too much. If you're a car-camper or coverage is more important to you than weight, you might like the Superfly or Bigmamajamba, but if you're counting grams, this thing is awesome.

Here are some pics. (Sorry, I can't seem to upload photos to HF anymore, so you'll have to go to my flickr account)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/65451828@N03/7167632508/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/65451828@N03/7167634022/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/65451828@N03/7066543723/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/65451828@N03/6967963696/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/65451828@N03/7114132239/

That last pic shows you that it is a near thing...you need to really centre the tarp carefully over your hammock.