Newbie question - ridgelines

[trifilmer]

how and where on the suspension do you hang a ridgeline to be used for tarps, peapods, etc.

Thanks

pictures are appreciated or links to videos.

[louisfb]

Check here:

http://www.whoopieslings.com/Tarp_Lines.html

Also where i got my ridgeline for my tarp and really like it.

And of course Shug's videos:

http://youtu.be/d7NZVqpBUV0

--louis

[djminnesota]

And of course Shug's videos:

http://youtu.be/d7NZVqpBUV0
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[nacra533]

If you're talking about a hammock ridgeline, it has nothing to do with the tarp.
A structural ridgeline keeps the sag of your hammock consistent and a placeto hang goodies.
A non structural ridgeline is a place to hang things like a ditty bag to hold your headlamp, glasses, moonshine, etc...
They also keep some bug nets off your face.

On the tarp, as mentioned, a ridgeline is not needed, but I prefer one because the tarp setup is faster. You can tie each edge of the tarp to a tree, but you might spend a little time back and forth centering a small tarp over your hammock.

Tarp ridgeline is best tied directly to the tree, not to the suspension.