Tarp guy lines

[frogmonkey]

I wanted to experiment using shock cord for my tarp guy lines vice z-line. Anybody have any advice or experience using shock cord?

[brino]

check out this thread!

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...arp-Tensioners

[Rolloff]

Sounds like tent stake catapult time.

[frogmonkey]

Oddly enough I hadn't considered using the shock cord as a tensioner. I was just going to use straight shock cord. I might try the tensioner first.

[Gorilla-Z]

I use the method shown here by the Sir Lollygag (aka: Shug)
https://youtu.be/4GQPY5BuyPI?t=7m26s

[Brien]

Oddly enough I hadn't considered using the shock cord as a tensioner. I was just going to use straight shock cord. I might try the tensioner first.

Shock cord tends to degrade over time, especially after being exposed to the elements. Many will attach shock cord loops to the pull-outs and then use guy lines to secure them to the ground.

[Richard Tipton]

I currently use Tarpworms and 6" shock cord loops larksheaded on and planerboard line as a guyline material. The shock cord probably isn't necessary, but I like it. If you do go all shock cord, use the 1/8" stuff and as someone said earlier, watch out for the "tarp stake slingshot".

[frogmonkey]

Added shock cord to my guylines and went out for the weekend. It was amazing! My tarp was taut the whole night. A big gust of wind did pull out one of the stakes (soft dirt) and shot it into the woods. At least I was able to find it in the morning! Thanks for all the info guys!