WB's Guyline

[EP34FR]

I picked up some of Warbonnet's grey guyline, to use as a ridgeline for my superfly.

I had planned on using the continuous ridgeline, with two carabiner method; however, I cannot get a prusik to work on the line. Don't know if the line is too small dia. (it's pretty much flat in some spots), or if the waxy coating on the line is preventing a prusik from gripping. I've tried making prusiks out of the same line, as well as some shock cord and paracord - none seemed to work.

Anyone else have any problems or has anyone had any success getting a prusik to work on this line

[optimator]

Try a Klemheist knot instead.
http://www.animatedknots.com/klemhei...age=.&Website=

[EP34FR]

Try a Klemheist knot instead.

Thanks! I'll try that one out tonight.

[Bubba]

The line for the prusik should ideally be a smller diameter than the line it is being wrapped around. If you use the same line, extra wraps also helps them hold on new line. Once the line is broken in the slickness typically goes away.

[kwiktech]

Forget the carabiners & prusiks and use two dutch stingerz.

Or 1 biner and 1 stingerz...

[EP34FR]

Well, I tried the Klemheist knot...still no luck. The line is just too waxy/slick for the knot to grip.

So...I have some Dutch Flyz and Hooks on the way to try this method out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLupiOygs0s

[kwiktech]

Your original idea of the two biner method is the better option because you don't have to have a fly, split ring & piece of line permanently attached to the tarp or a hook attached to the line. Also if you used the two biner method with dutch stingerz you don't need to pack your tarp any special way or use a double ended bishop bag.

Anything other than the two biner method with dutch stingers replacing the biners is over complicating a very simple thing. No prusik knots are needed because the stingerz themselves are the adjustable part.

30' of 1.75mm dyneema
2 Dutch Stingerz
or
1 Stingerz & 1 Biner

I use two Stingerz because I just happen to have two and also the convenience of both ends being adjustable...

Exactly like this vid but with two stingerz. No knots



It has to be one of the fastest and most simple ways of hanging a tarp. You also have 30' of line so in an emergency if needed you can hang the tarp using a different a method and have a bunch of line left over to use.

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[EP34FR]

It has to be one of the fastest and most simple ways of hanging a tarp.

Thanks kwik!! Never thought of using the stingerz like that. Kinda acts like the prusik and carabiner all in one...plus it give you two adjustable ends, not just one. I like it!

I liked the carabiner method better too...seemed quicker to set up (no running ridgeline through rings on tarp prior to wrapping around trees), and gave you a little more flexibility for over/under the tarp ridgeline.

Too bad my flyz will be delivered tomorrow....guess I'll have to place another order now

[breyman]

Tons of different setups - all solid. I personally use a Dutch Wasp on each end and (if doing a continuous ridgeline), Tato connectors from tarp to line.

One thing to note - with the cat cut in the tarp, make sure you hang it under the ridgeline, not over. Great explanation on the topic here:
http://theultimatehang.com/2014/05/h...nd-drip-lines/

[EP34FR]

Great explanation on the topic here

Yep...saw that the other day. I usually have driplines attached. After seeing that though, think I might even rig up something on my hammock suspension.

I like the idea of having the option for an under-the-tarp ridgeline, for hanging wet items to dry vs. draping them over my WBBB XLC.

Dutch Stingerz are on order!