Tarpworms now available at Dutchwaregear.com

**troy.braun1** · 01-11-2015, 22:24

I don't understand it! I keep getting these posts 2-3 weeks after the original is posted. (On the mobile app).

I need to make an order soon and get some. What a brilliant idea!

**BatManatee** · 01-12-2015, 11:26

Is there an option to get them with little Zing It/Lash It loops instead of shock cord? I don't really feel the need for the tensioner on my cuben tarp.

**Dutch** · 01-12-2015, 12:27

Originally Posted by BatManatee

Is there an option to get them with little Zing It/Lash It loops instead of shock cord? I don't really feel the need for the tensioner on my cuben tarp.

There is a sew on version called silk worm. However if you want the zing it loops email me for custom work. [email protected]

**BatManatee** · 01-12-2015, 12:51

Originally Posted by Dutch

There is a sew on version called silk worm. However if you want the zing it loops email me for custom work. [email protected]

Thanks Dutch! I saw the silkworms, but I'd like the option to just hitch them on! I'll email you when I place an order!

**WaffleBox** · 01-12-2015, 18:49

Just got my tarp worms and reflective line in the mail today. I've got a couple questions, which I hope you will pardon as they are pretty basic but I really have no idea.

1) How do I get the reflective line through the hole in the tarp worm? Since it is ever so slightly frayed where it was cut, I can't get it through.

2) What knot do you recommend I use to keep the line from coming out of the tarp worm hole once I have it inserted?

3) What kind of knot do you recommend I use on the other end to tie a loop to put around the stakes?

Thanks so much!!!

**clean** · 01-12-2015, 23:16

Originally Posted by WaffleBox

1) How do I get the reflective line through the hole in the tarp worm? Since it is ever so slightly frayed where it was cut, I can't get it through.

2) What knot do you recommend I use to keep the line from coming out of the tarp worm hole once I have it inserted?

3) What kind of knot do you recommend I use on the other end to tie a loop to put around the stakes?

1) Run a lighter under it to fuse the end.

2) I'm not sure. Maybe a double overhand knot? This knot isn't weight bearing, it is just keeping the line in the wormhole. (LOL)

3) I use a bowline

**Dutch** · 01-13-2015, 01:04

Originally Posted by WaffleBox

Just got my tarp worms and reflective line in the mail today. I've got a couple questions, which I hope you will pardon as they are pretty basic but I really have no idea.

1) How do I get the reflective line through the hole in the tarp worm? Since it is ever so slightly frayed where it was cut, I can't get it through.

2) What knot do you recommend I use to keep the line from coming out of the tarp worm hole once I have it inserted?

3) What kind of knot do you recommend I use on the other end to tie a loop to put around the stakes?

Thanks so much!!!

1) pull about 3/4 of an inch of core out and cut it. Then melt the sheath.
2) I keep it simple and just put an overhand knot in it.
3) Again I make a loop with just and overhand knot.

**WaffleBox** · 01-13-2015, 10:14

Thanks to your advice, I've successfully attached all lines to the tarp worms and made loops for the stakes. Thanks!!

**Granite06** · 01-14-2015, 08:11

I got to use my Tarpworms this past weekend with 20mph winds. The worms worked great! Quick and easy with no slippage at all. Thanks for another great product Dutch!!!

**BullFrog** · 01-15-2015, 21:26

I'm all confused about tarpworms. I'm sure they are fantastic, but I can't envision how the setup works. I am currently video impaired (data limited) but I was able to watch Dutch's video. What I am interested in is what changes in the staking out process. I normally MSH my stakes to the guylines; how do tarpworms change that? Pictures would be appreciated.