What is your favorite guy line tensioner?

[Divigation]

Taut line hitch all the way. When tired right it never lets me down and it doesn't take any extra equipment.

Another vote for the taut-line hitch.

[Yukon]

Line-locs with shock cord right now, but will be using the "flyz-on-my-stake" I got from Dutch next season

[ringtail-THFKAfood]

1. Line-locs
2. Clam cleat
3. prussic - winter

[CamoNut]

I use prusik knots on all tie outs, including the RL. I like this method because I use almost NO hardware, and I never have to tie a single knot. Did I mention setup is Fast? I can hang/stake my SuperFly in under 1min.

[2Questions]

FWIW, I use the LineLoc3's as guyline tighteners, and find my center pole mod eliminating the need for any tensioners. The pole acts like a big spring for all four corners. It also keeps its spring during subfreezing temps unlike some other shockcording methods I've tried. Sure, there is a pole and pole pockets to consider (6ozs.), but the advantage of increased space under the tarp, easier snow load shed, and a place to hang wet socks make it a plus for me. And if pulking, weight becomes less an issue.

[Dos]

I use Line Locs with Shane's method of deployment.

I use this method as well.

I don't get wet if it is raining out.

[Matt-138]

+1 on the tautline hitch!

[WV]

As mentioned I try to set up my tarps with Zing-it and line locs with a small loop of shock cord for a tensioner, but my other go-to is the taut-line hitch. It works with a wider variety of line diameters - even cheap 100 lb. spectra fishing line. I agree with Canoefor2 that knowing your knots is invaluable. Also, I'm impressed with 2Q's rationale for tarp pole mods, though I haven't tried them yet.

[fallkniven]

just a plain 'ol hitch, prusik to be exact...

[Passinthru]

[QUOTE=2Questions;1154155].... find my center pole mod eliminating the need for any tensioners. The pole acts like a big spring for all four corners. /QUOTE]

I never found a need for guy line tensioners but I didn't know why. Now I realize it is probably because of my pole mod. Makes sense...