Superfly seam seal ?

[Dippa]

I'm considering the superfly but read that we need to seam seal them, which is quite upsetting considering the price of them!

Can anyone confirm this to be true

[zukiguy]

The ridgeline no.....around the side pullouts yes. Seam sealing costs a tube of silnet and a few minutes of your time. Pretty cheap insurance. I've got 2 SuperFlys because they offer about the most "bank for the buck" of any tarp on the market.

[DaSpindler]

It's easy and takes little time. Like zukiguy said, it's just the side pullouts. I like permatex windshield sealent. Works great and isn't as messy as others. If they seam sealed every tarp they wouldn't have the awesome turnaround time that they do. One of the reasons warbonnet is so great in my opinion.

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[DaSpindler]

I should mention this is the case with just about every high quality vendor that makes lightweight tarps, tipis, and tents. Generally they will charge extra to factory seam seal.

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[skyymallcorn]

I've never sealed mine and have really never had a issue.


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[SandmanBravo]

I should mention this is the case with just about every high quality vendor that makes lightweight tarps, tipis, and tents. Generally they will charge extra to factory seam seal.

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I agree! I just bought a Tarptent Stratospire and had to seam seal the fly, I have a Mamajamba fly that I seam sealed in the same fashion. Silicone is the best sealant for sil-nylon. I sealed all my gear using this method with tube silicone and mineral spirits. >
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDLVCXRTHKU

[stowe18]

I just got my second Superfly with this latest sale they had (couldn't resist the silpoly 20D Bushwhack) - and they INCLUDED the seam seal - so no additional cost..

[Dippa]

Thanks for the replies everyone, that's reassured me tbh

@Stowe18, how you find the 20d silpoly in comparison ?

[TxAggie]

I just got my second Superfly with this latest sale they had (couldn't resist the silpoly 20D Bushwhack) - and they INCLUDED the seam seal - so no additional cost..

Wow, I ordered the same one, scheduled to arrive today. Thanks for the info, I'll be very happy if it's included, but won't be upset if it's not since I wasn't expecting it to begin with.

Quick question: is the process the same for silnylon and silpoly?

[TxAggie]

Thanks for the replies everyone, that's reassured me tbh

@Stowe18, how you find the 20d silpoly in comparison ?

As others mentioned, only the side pullouts need seam sealant. Here is how they recommend on Warbonnet's site:

"Seam sealing:

All our tarps incorporate low stretch polyester edge binding on the Ridgeseam, this means the ridge does not need any seam sealer, however if your tarp has panel pulls (SF, MJ, CB, GT) then you will want to seal the 4 panel pulls. You’ll want a suitable silicone (like GE Silicone II from the hardware store). Set up the tarp where you can leave it pitched for about 8 hours or so. Apply the thinnest possible layer of silicone (your finger works well) to the stitches (to the stitches only) on the underside of each panel pull (underside of tarp only), and leave the tarp setup till dry (4-12 hours depending on temperature)."