Sil Argon Tarp-Thunder Shower Test

[aboyd]

Thanks hope i did not spam up your report?

Would you say you had the 4 corners tensioned pretty tight? Would tighter help?
If all edges of the tarp had grosgrain could you get more tension without over stretching the material?

I could go tighter I think. I am still being cautious with the Argon, but I think I am going to get serious and put it to the test. Better to find out at home I think.

I bet a tighter pitch might keep it from flopping as much.

[michgan241]

so how did the tighter pitch work out for you? am i crazy or were you thinking about using poles/tieouts as well?

[CountryRoads]

Thanks for the tarp test video! Looked like there was a lot of water running off that thing. I love my ARGON sil tarp. I would agree that there may be slightly more stretch in the water with the ARGON sil than my 1.35 oz (after sil treatment) but negligible. It's going to happen with any sil nylon and simple to fix. That CS90 is some stretchy stuff. Nice tarp aboyd!

[aboyd]

I have added poles and pull outs but have not had a proper rain sheer to test it. I had a small steady rain the other day, but nothing hard. As soon as I get a good test I will post it.

[Insaniac99]

I have added poles and pull outs but have not had a proper rain sheer to test it. I had a small steady rain the other day, but nothing hard. As soon as I get a good test I will post it.

Awesome, I look forward to seeing the results!