Late introduction of the Tarp Ridgeline

**opie** · 01-10-2010, 20:46

This will be 25' of line, either the 2mm Dyanglide or 2.2mm Yellow Zing it with 3 prusik knots in either yellow, grey or red. Once the Dyanglide is gone, it will be 2.2mm Zing It. The prusik knots are made with one of my continuous loops.

2 of the prusiks are for tarp attachment. The third is for a Figure 9. I have some figure 9's on the way to include with the TRL, but as of now pricing reflects one not being included.

The RL itself will have 2" fixed eyes spliced in either end. On one end you can larks head the line, use a toggle or a biner if you carry one, to attach to your mounting point. On the other end you can use the Figure 9, or a truckers hitch to pull the RL tight.

Attach your tarps ridgeline to 2 of the prusiks via biners, toggles or however you fancy, center and pull the prusiks tight. Then pitch as normal.

Weight is between 19 and 25 grams, depending on line choices and Figure 9.

Current price is $18.50 shipped via USPS. Once the Figure 9's arrive, price will be $20.50. I am not making any money on the Figure 9's, just purchasing them and including them at my cost.

The coin in the center is the size of a nickel.

Tarp attachment via Biner...

**Peg-Leg** · 01-10-2010, 22:02

Looks great Opie! Should be in great demand. The over the tarp ridgeline is becoming very popular. I like the ease of adjustibility.

Great job!

**MrToot** · 01-11-2010, 05:33

Originally Posted by Peg-Leg

Looks great Opie! Should be in great demand. The over the tarp ridgeline is becoming very popular. I like the ease of adjustibility.

Great job!

It is a great setup by Opie but why the demand only for over the tarp? I use a similar setup as an under the tarp ridgeline. Let's me have the line inside my setup for hanging stuff. I find that very useful.

**opie** · 01-11-2010, 05:43

Originally Posted by MrToot

It is a great setup by Opie but why the demand only for over the tarp? I use a similar setup as an under the tarp ridgeline. Let's me have the line inside my setup for hanging stuff. I find that very useful.

It can go either way...

Having it over the tarp eliminates the possibility of the line channeling water under the tarp. To some extent.

**MrToot** · 01-11-2010, 10:13

Originally Posted by opie

It can go either way...

Having it over the tarp eliminates the possibility of the line channeling water under the tarp. To some extent.

Gotta have a drip cord setup of some kind when you go under. I simply have a piece of paracord tied very tightly and pointing downward right under each D-ring of the tarp. Never had a drop of water get passed them. I have now seen shoe laces used and pieces of felt. All seem to work just fine. I actually just leave the paracord tied on my ridgeline permanently.

**opie** · 01-11-2010, 17:38

Originally Posted by MrToot

Gotta have a drip cord setup of some kind when you go under. I simply have a piece of paracord tied very tightly and pointing downward right under each D-ring of the tarp. Never had a drop of water get passed them. I have now seen shoe laces used and pieces of felt. All seem to work just fine. I actually just leave the paracord tied on my ridgeline permanently.

I prefer under as well... Gives me a place to hang things...

**opie** · 01-10-2010, 22:12

Thanks Peg-Leg.

I should also mention.. I can leave the prusik loops open if folks would rather tie their tarp D-rings into the prusik.

**Scottybdiving** · 01-10-2010, 22:57

Hey Opie that's exactly the way I have set up my tarp ridgeline. Of course all ideas that I have gathered from HF. I also like the reefing method described by Shug.

**opie** · 01-10-2010, 23:07

Looks good Scotty!!!

Hows the shock cord working out?

**Scottybdiving** · 01-10-2010, 23:44

The prussik loops are actually the "micro cord" that came with the Granite Gear tarp. The tarp has tension tape sewn into the ridgline and edges and does not require a shock cord. You would think that would be an issue for leakage, but it had always been watertight. I have had it up in some downpoors.