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    Continuous Ridgeline with TATO Tarp Connectors

    Anyone have photos of these on their tarps I can take a look at?
    I saw the photos at Dutchware's page, but a little close up or wider angles would be better for this newbie to fully understand.

    My Winter Dream tarps comes without ridge lines, and this looks like the easiest, fastest way (possibly lightest as well).
    This kit comes with 30' of Lash-It, Dutch Hooks, Tarp Wasp, and Tato tarp connectors. I really like this idea, and looks really clean.

    Would there be any cons/pros using this since my tarp requires an over-tarp ridge line?

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    Sharp looking tarp!
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    The system looks awesome. Great photos and the location is beautiful.
    Thanks for sharing. Made the decision really easy. I'll get it.

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    What's your thoughts on using these in wind and rain. Think the bungee cord will hold up?
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    I guess another option would be to use Stingerz on the tarp side with some zing-it / lash-it and another dutch clip

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    Hmmm now you got me thinking... Dutch can splice a Stinger on 12ft (finished length) of 1.75mm Zing it or Lash-it with the locked brummel through the small attachment hole on the end of the Stringerz and back splice the other end. This looks even simpler, but I wonder if it will hold in a nasty storm with high winds?

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    Quote Originally Posted by El Gordo View Post
    Sharp looking tarp!
    Yeah it's a nice tarp that one.

    Quote Originally Posted by TexanFX2 View Post
    The system looks awesome. Great photos and the location is beautiful.
    Thanks for sharing. Made the decision really easy. I'll get it.
    No problem. That's my go to camping spot, only about a 30 minute drive from home. Pretty much everywhere in Tasmania is beautiful though.

    Quote Originally Posted by aboyd View Post
    What's your thoughts on using these in wind and rain. Think the bungee cord will hold up?
    I am not expecting any problems, though I have heard of people swapping out the bungee for Zingit.

    Quote Originally Posted by TexanFX2 View Post
    Hmmm now you got me thinking... Dutch can splice a Stinger on 12ft (finished length) of 1.75mm Zing it or Lash-it with the locked brummel through the small attachment hole on the end of the Stringerz and back splice the other end. This looks even simpler, but I wonder if it will hold in a nasty storm with high winds?
    Yep that would work as well. Personally I like being able to string the ridgeline up first and then attach the tarp separately. Just personal preference. Mind you I will change my mind on that soon enough, my setup is always changing.

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    Don't over think it, order the crl with tato connectors and go camp

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    Not overthinking. Trying to determine which way would be simpler and easier to setup/tear down.
    Also, being a newbie, I lack the knowledge to understand if there are any "limitations" from a full over-tarp ridge line + TATO connectors VS a Stinger or carabiner with lash-it on each end.

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