Question about continuous ridgeline for tarps

[Shewie]

I like running a continuous but over the top of the tarp... I running under MAY abrade the tarp... It probably would never be an issue but one less thing to worry about... I have a small dutch hook on one end of the line it goes around the tree and back to a small continuous loop that's larksheaded/prussiced on the end of the tarp... The other end runs through the tie out out around the tree and back to a figure nine that's attached to the tie out... But that's my way... It takes more line, but that's a nominal weight cost for the ease of adjustment...

+1 to that

I use the same system but with a Flyz instead of the fig-9

I slide my prusiks down next to each other on the CRL and then hank the cord up in two bundles. A smaller bundle for the Hook end (the first end I tie) and then a larger bundle with the Flyz on.

[ninjahamockman]

Tarp Flyz are much more durable than figure 9s.

[Brute1100]

Tarp Flyz are much more durable than figure 9s.

True... But I have the figure nines on hand... When the day comes that I can order some more from Dutch, tarp flies are a for sure thing...

[Zombieforce]

anyone run their crl between the two marlinspike hitches in their tree straps?

[swankfly]

I prefer a continuous for the ease of adjustability. I use a method like shown HERE, but I use a UCR in place of the flyz or stinger and just have small biners for my hardware.
I do actually prefer to have the "V" for the hammock suspension to go thru, but that can be achieved with both continuous ridge lines and separate lines at each end.

I saw this video and said WOW, I immediately converted two tarps to this method. I love the one man adjustability from one side, can't be beat, however, I am struggling with the take down. My tarp always ends up on the ground, I don't like this, especially in wet conditions. I have not mastered the takedown and if I don't, I will go back to the CRL supplied by Whoopie Slings, the prussick, knotbone and fig 9 has worked well for me.

swank