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    Dyneema Fishing line for Ridge Line?

    Is this the same stuff as ZingIt or LashIt? Would it work ok for a ridgeline and/or guylines?

    http://www.amazon.com/100LB-Dyneema-...pr_product_top

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    Zing-it 1.75 is 400 lb. breaking strength, but I don't see why that stuff wouldn't work for a ridgeline.

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    I have a roll of 100 lb test dyneema fishing line.

    It is THIN, and tangles surprisingly easily. You could use it for tie-outs, if you wrap them when you bundle up the tarp. Good for a ridgeline if it doesn't take much tension; I tend to opt for stronger stuff there, like Zing-It.
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    Dyneema Fishing line for Ridge Line?

    I have 100 lb test dyneema fishing line. I definitely wouldn't use it as a ridgeline due to the possible dynamic forces involved with a full grown adult in a hammock, but guy lines would be fine, if you can handle the tangles. The line is thin!

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    I tried using this stuff for guy lines. They cut through my line loks (it was windy though). I went back with zing it.

    I think under normal circumstances it would probably be fine.

    I don't think I'd use it for a ridgeline though. The dynamic pressure getting in and out just general moving around would probably cause a load greater than what it can handle....of course, that being said.... You never know until you try.
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    Great stuff but will cut you to pieces if you're not careful! Stick with Zing-it.

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    it is decided. Thanks for the input!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Richard Tipton View Post
    Great stuff but will cut you to pieces if you're not careful! Stick with Zing-it.

    +1.

    I think it's too dangerous to have strung around where people might be walking in the dark.

    Take it easy,
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    You can try planer board line

    After someone around here suggested planer board line, I bought some to try. I have used it a few times and am happy with it so far. Bass Pro keeps it stocked, if you have one nearby and want to take a look.

    Yes, you can splice it. I use the same needle that I use when working with Amsteel (7/64). I have made some continuous loops, soft shackles, and tarp lines.



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    now that looks interesting. It looks just like a different color of ZingIt. By the pictures it looks like you can splice it as well!

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