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    Ridgeline, whats it made of?

    So as far as ridgelines go does it matter what they are made of? I always thougth that ridgelines actually took a large bulk of weight so it would be best if it were made of amsteel. Now I keep hearing about dyna glide? If thats what its called. not to sure. If dyna is ok then whats its breaking point and I know that dia will determin that.
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    i use 1.75 Zing-it. it's dyneema (Amsteel) works like a charm. lite and strong - 400lb test.

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    Dynaglide is rated to 1000 pounds and is 1.8mm. It makes a great ridge line in a hammock. You can go lower but as small as it is dynaglide works great.

    2.2mm lash it/zing it works well to with more neutral colors (grey) and is rated to 650 pounds. Either would be fine, amsteel would be acceptable as well but is overkill.
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    Your ridgeline supports a tarp (6oz-30oz) or acts as a widow maker odds raiser. No more.
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    Sweet so I should be good to go!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Running Feather View Post
    Your ridgeline supports a tarp (6oz-30oz) or acts as a widow maker odds raiser. No more.

    My thought was in using a hammock ridge line as apposed to a tarp ridge line...... perhapse jons could clear up which we are talking about so we can be sure the advise is on point.
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    If weight saving is the name of the game, then I would think we're talking about a hammock ridge line, because there's no great need for a full ridge line on the tarp.

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    Hey gib, I am talking about the hammock RL, which I believe is dyna glide.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Running Feather View Post
    Your ridgeline supports a tarp (6oz-30oz) or acts as a widow maker odds raiser. No more.
    Call me simple but this statement is over my head, please fill me in. How does a Tarp RL become a widow maker?
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    right now mine is a 12' strap with a clinch on it. im dialing in the length before i make the real one out of 7/64 amsteel.
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