if you mean on this tarp...
http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery...5/P9030064.JPG
yeah, the tabs (red grosgrain) were sewed right into the seams.
if you mean on this tarp...
http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery...5/P9030064.JPG
yeah, the tabs (red grosgrain) were sewed right into the seams.
I too will something make and joy in it's making
c3 won't stick to sil, you'd have to use some other fabric for your tarp, nothing sticks to sil.
Thanks for the thread everyone. This has been very helpful! I'm ordering 4 of the micro grip clips to experiment on where I want the tie outs. I may then sew some pull tabs. Or keep using the grip clips if I don't have any problems.
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it"
Cavediver2
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cavediver2,
I got the micro grip clips in the mail today. Haven't tested them outside yet, but I think they are a go -- but only if I use a swatch of latex to keep them in place.
When I only use the micro grip clips on my JRB sil tarp, the clips slide around when you give it a tug. But I cut a square out of a throw-away latex glove and used it with the clip and it didn't budge at all even with a hard tug. Thank goodness for HF for that tip!
Without the latex, they are pretty worthless on the sil tarp.
But only time will tell out on the trail with a long windy night . . . but I am cautiously optimistic. I'm definitely going to put them on my tarp. I plan to use them until they fail on me. If they fail, then I'll sew tie-outs. But I'm glad to have them so I can experiment with different tie-out spots. So no regrets on this purchase.
HC
the grip clips won't fail, if you mean break, they might slide. if anything they will damage the sil, stretching it out most likely, i've heard of them opening up small holes in sil if they stretch the fabric too much. most likely it will be cosmetic damage to your tarp in the form of those spots getting stretched out and always being loose.
Yes, by fail, I meant sliding around. I know what you mean about stretching and the small holes. I think the latex will keep this from happening. I think the latex decreases the amount of stress on the sil.
But with this discussion, I think I will use the grip clips to experiment with different tieout positions and then sew permanent tieouts where needed/wanted. I won't leave the grip clips on long term.
Thanks much for the comments.
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