Best knot "hitches" for a tarp ridgeline

[adamsw3]

I use a continuous ridgeline on my tarp and want to get it as tight as possible. What is the best knot or hitch to get a good tight line? I use prussiks and micro binners to adjust the tarp and get the tarp tight but my ridgeline needs some work!

If you have examples please post. Thanks

[icedfire477]

Trucker's hitch is the best line for getting your ridgline taught. Very easy knot to learn as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywqx_3TLSd8

[Riverpirate]

Agee. I bowline my RL to one tree and use the truckers hitch on the other end.

[icedfire477]

This is a nice quick-release knot for the other end of the RL. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiBbktmCGXo

[icedfire477]

Doing a loop through the bow-line is a great idea too though! You could just keep it permanently on the end of the rope. Thanks RiverPirate!