Knot info

**Rat** · 10-29-2009, 11:13

Originally Posted by Kukri

I think I understand all of those, but the one question I have is:

Is 550 paracord an okay material to use for a ridgeline? Unfortunately, paracord is all I have available to me at this time and it is relatively cheap and easy to work with.

550 cord is what I use, it works fine.

**Kukri** · 10-29-2009, 12:36

Awesome, thanks!

**opie** · 10-29-2009, 18:56

I too use figure 9's. I use the biner version though. Clipped to the D-ring.

**optimator** · 11-01-2009, 13:57

I've been using 1/8" Samson poly. About 12' on each end with figure 9's. After reading this thread, I think I'm going to try the single tarpline with prussics to the ridgeline tieouts. It just looks sooo much simpler....

**ikemouser** · 11-01-2009, 22:09

Originally Posted by opie

I too use figure 9's. I use the biner version though. Clipped to the D-ring.

You can lose the weight of the biner by replacing it with a large bowline/equivalent loop.

1. wrap loop end around tree
2. put rest of line through loop and pull tight to secure to tree