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Phantom Grappler
Nothing wrong with giving it a trial run, see if it works for you.
Does your tarp have grommets? Sometimes grommets get pulled off tarp, while ridgeline is pulled tight.
Confusing terminology—And it Ain’t Your Fault
Some use term “continuous ridgeline” for one rope that goes from one tree to the other tree.
Adjustments of tarp along this rope can be made with prusik loops, Nama Claws, and Dutch Bling.
Others use the term “continuous ridgeline” for one rope that goes from one tree to the other tree and then after going around tree-goes back to connect to tarp—kind of like old time laundry lines stretched between apartment buildings. The laundry line was a continuous loop. When clothes had dried, clothes could be retrieved from laundry line by pulling rope to get clothes off the line.
Adjusting tarp side to side over hammock, you would pull the rope either to right or left. The rope would grind a bit as it slides along backside of trees.
It ain’t your fault!
If your way works for you, great!
Watch a few too many YouTube videos on this and other interesting topics.
Buy Derek Hansen’s book about hammocks.
Attend a couple group hangs to see many different riggings that all work to each hammock camper’s satisfaction.
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