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SpaceCadet
05-19-2011, 07:23
I'm thinking about ordering a MacCat Standard and i have a quick question about ordering panel pulls. If i want one on each side do I select x1 panel pull or does each side count individually and I should order x2 panel pulls?
I believe you need x2. I ordered a 12x10 a couple months ago and asked for x4 or 2 per side. Just put a note in the order to clarify it if you want.
Good thinking. The panel pulls are amazing on the standard for wind. Just don't expect them to make it much roomier. Its still a fairly small tarp.
SpaceCadet
05-19-2011, 17:59
I ended up ordering the deluxe with one pull on each side.
Flangler
05-19-2011, 21:07
You will not be disappointed!!
I just ordered the Ultra for my switchback with the 4 additional panel pulls. I can't wait to get the tarp. Brian was extremely helpful during the whole process of deciding and ordering and figuring out what I want!
Meriadoc
07-20-2011, 21:34
What are your experiences with panel pulls on a MacCat Deluxe? Do they increase the space appreciably as it's bigger than the Standard?
I have them on the standard, and have seen them on the delux. I wouldn't say considerably. More than anything the stop the wind from pushing the tarp in which can create considerably less space. Also the sag experienced in the morning will not be a big issue with them either. I feel any tarp 7' in width (maybe even 6') stands to benefit greatly with panel tie outs. For space but more to guarentee the space is not taken by the wind.
EonSpark
07-30-2011, 19:52
I have them on the standard, and have seen them on the delux. I wouldn't say considerably. More than anything the stop the wind from pushing the tarp in which can create considerably less space. Also the sag experienced in the morning will not be a big issue with them either. I feel any tarp 7' in width (maybe even 6') stands to benefit greatly with panel tie outs. For space but more to guarentee the space is not taken by the wind.
Since you have a Standard, would you recommend that or the Deluxe ?
rip waverly
08-03-2011, 02:13
Since you have a Standard, would you recommend that or the Deluxe ?
i can't speak for x- but it all depends on your needs.
expected weather, seasons used, material desired / weight, etc.
i'd love me a standard- its like the medium vanilla cone of the ice cream world.
just enough to not disappoint, but may have you wishing you went
with a hot fudge sundae.
Rip said it right, its a little more than just enough. I consider the standard and delux both 3 season tarps so I went with the smaller one. I've never sat out any real bad storms with it, but plenty of people have. I will say wind blown rain could be an issue through its steep cat cut from the ridge line to the edge. The 7' widrh is perfect for me but you really have to pitch it right in that situation.
The standard works fine more me excluding winter and those tough spring storms but I feel the delux might be the same but give you just a tad bit more room for cooking and such. Anyone else feel free to chime in please.
SpaceCadet
08-03-2011, 07:24
I have a Deluxe and have sat through a pretty heavy sideways thunderstorm. I just got a bit of misty coming from the ridge line and my gathered ends got a tiny bit wet. But It was also only the second time I set my tarp up and I don't think I set it close enough to the hammock. So I think I could sit out a sideways thunderstorm completely dry if set up right.
That's good to hear spacecadit. Ill have to throw up the standard in the back yard next time it gets real nasty. I've only sat through lighter wind blown rain and it got a little misty. Sometimes I feel light rain may be worse because its easier blown. I've also only set mine up maybe 8 times or so, so I am no expert.
I also must say through my experience with all manufactures, brian has been one of the best. Wonderful customer service and his tarps are built top notch. The .5-1oz more for them being "over built" is worth it in my eyes to have a nice long lasting tarp that will ensure plenty of years of a tight pitch.
rip waverly
08-03-2011, 09:56
+1 on x's comments about brian and oes. great service, powerful builds, and top-notch quality.