Zing it for tarp

[Inphekted]

Which size is best? 2.2mm or 1.75?

Looking for SRL and tarp line all in one.

[nuttysquirrel]

I'd go with 2.2 mm for the extra tangle resistance.

[SilvrSurfr]

I'd go with 1.75 'cause it's lighter!

[nuttysquirrel]

I'd go with 1.75 'cause it's lighter!

I do hope your jokeing.

[OutandBack]

I like 2.2 it's easier for me to make loops.

[ojdash]

no tangling issues with my 1.75, it works great for guylines and ridglines... I use dutchware flyz though which work great with 1.75

I also use 2.2 mm glowire which I also enjoy though... So I don't think you would have buyers remorse with either

[SilvrSurfr]

I do hope your jokeing.

If you think I'm joking then you are clearly not a gram weenie.

1.75 mm Zing-It is:

1) Lighter
2) Cheaper
3) Dutchware stuff like tarp Flyz, Stingerz, and Dutch hooks are specifically designed for 1.75 mm Zing-It
4) 400 lbs. breaking strength, more than enough strength for tarp ridgelines and tie-outs.

The arguments for 2.2 mm Zing-It:

1) Stronger (580 lbs. breaking strength), though why you would need more strength than 400 lbs. is beyond me
2) Easier to splice (I haven't noticed this; just tossing it out there)
3) More tangle resistant (I've never had tangling issues with either cord, so tangle resistance seems like a weak argument for 2.2 mm)

Additionally, 2.2 mm costs more, weighs more, and doesn't work as well with Dutchware.

You decide.

[MAD777]

I use 1.2 mm tech line from DIYGearSupply.
1.75mm is WAY too heavy!

[SilvrSurfr]

I use 1.2 mm tech line from DIYGearSupply.
1.75mm is WAY too heavy!

I would go to that but seems like splicing would be difficult if not impossible.

[Fixxr5]

I use 1.75 on my Superfly and HG Cuben Winter Palace. I have used Nitize small figure 9, Dutch's Tarp Flyz, Stingerz and Ti Dutch Hooks all on 1.75, all with success, and I like a tight ridgeline. I've never been hammocking in wind gusts over 25 mph so take this for what it's worth, I've not had any problem with ridgeline damage due to wind.