Tarp tensioner question ????

[pgustaf249]

Just about anything will work. There is one cautionary note, however, about using guy lines that are "too strong". In the event of really high wind velocity, you would want your guy lines to break or pull loose before your tarp self-destructs. Tarps are usually more expensive than guy lines!

Now that's the type info I was getting at. Thanks Beep.

[Shewie]

I've just rigged my new Ogee with a slightly different slant on these tensioners.

Take a 12" length of SC, tie a bowline in one end leaving a 1/2" tail, at the other end tie a simple overhand knot leaving another 1/2" tail, this will act as an extra backup should the clove hitch slip.

Larkshead the SC to your tarp tie out and tie the guy line clove hitch just behind the overhand knot. The clove hitch still grips the single length of SC just as well but the extra knot is there should it slip at all.

I'll do some pics later if that doesn't make sense

[pgustaf249]

I've just rigged my new Ogee with a slightly different slant on these tensioners.

Take a 12" length of SC, tie a bowline in one end leaving a 1/2" tail, at the other end tie a simple overhand knot leaving another 1/2" tail, this will act as an extra backup should the clove hitch slip.

Larkshead the SC to your tarp tie out and tie the guy line clove hitch just behind the overhand knot. The clove hitch still grips the single length of SC just as well but the extra knot is there should it slip at all.

I'll do some pics later if that doesn't make sense

Mr. OCD here would appreciate pics whenever it's convenient.