Zing it for a ridge line will it prusik to itself

**1-Hung-Low** · 09-04-2013, 17:42

I make prusik loops out of 1.25mm Z-Line to use on my 1.75mm Zing-It ridgelines available from zpacks.com

**mudsocks** · 09-07-2013, 22:01

I use 1.75 Lash-It! for both ridge line and prusiks with three loops and it works perfectly. You just have to dress your knot properly.

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**mrmike65** · 09-07-2013, 22:06

I have found that a prussik made from 1/8" shock cord grips pretty much anything.

**Alpine Dad** · 09-07-2013, 23:08

Originally Posted by Floridahanger

I use pink Mason's line. It isn't anywhere as strong as zing-it, but it works great for me. You shouldn't have any problems with it.

This is exactly what I am using. Works well and is cheap.

Cheers

**Dutch** · 09-08-2013, 01:36

Originally Posted by Grizzly-outdoors

I am looking to get some zing it and some dutch gear for a ridge line. can I use the zing it for prusiks on the zing it or is their something else that will work better? I did not see any other lines on Dutch's web site. So if I need something else where would I get it. Thanks for all your help !!!

I had run out of lash it and removed it from my site but I have it in stock now. I just forgot to put it back on. I prefer lash it on zing it or vise versa for the contrast. 4 wraps for me.

**Wolverine** · 09-08-2013, 09:42

Originally Posted by octothorpesarus

I use 1.75 Lash-It! for both ridge line and prusiks with three loops and it works perfectly. You just have to dress your knot properly.

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ad.php?t=78296

Same here, works fine.

**iRokk** · 09-08-2013, 10:19

I just wish there was black for zing-it, lash-it, etc. I will have a black hammock and orange UCR's and a yellow RL

**doctor patches** · 09-08-2013, 18:15

Originally Posted by VictoriaGuy

A Klemheist might be a bit 'grippier' than a Prussik knot.

in looking at this knot, it seems that it only slides in one direction and loads in the other, whereas a prussik is capable of being loaded or slid to either direcion along the length of the line it's on.

i use prussiks for my tarp positioning and tensioning the ridgeline between trees (i got my set from arrowhead equipment), but i also got a set of guy lines that use prussiks for tensioning and adjusting as well. would a klemheist knot be practical for these tasks as well?

**Kyle** · 09-08-2013, 18:31

I tried Zing-It on Zing-It for my Superfly and was let down. I tried up to six wraps, and no matter how tightly I wrapped it, they would slip under the tension you're supposed to hang a Superfly. The way most people, I think, hang their tarp, I doubt it's too much an issue. To hang a Superfly the way Brandon recommends, I don't think it works. IMO, obviously.

**hairbear** · 09-09-2013, 18:32

Originally Posted by VictoriaGuy

A Klemheist might be a bit 'grippier' than a Prussik knot.

As others have mentioned, having the Prussik loop on a smaller line than the main line helps a lot. The bigger the difference the better the grip and the easier to un-jam (in climbing we used to use 5mm Prussik on 9mm or 11mm rope..)

Zing-it sure is slippery!

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