Standard or Deluxe for WB Black Bird

**Raul Perez** · 12-02-2009, 21:42

Looking for a lighter tarp for the summer and came across the spinnul tarps at a great reduced weight.

I have the black bird just wondering if the standard had enough coverage for it or if I should go Deluxe.

Any experiences with the two sizes with the black bird?

Thanks!

Raul

**angrysparrow** · 12-02-2009, 21:54

I would definitely go with the Deluxe. The Standard will *just* cover it, but there is very little overlap on either end. The few inches of extra room under the Deluxe make a big difference in coverage IMO.

**srestrepo** · 12-02-2009, 21:56

the deluxe is where you want to be, the standard is nice, but the deluxe offers much much more coverage and versatility for not that much more of a weight penalty.

**trigger hurt** · 12-02-2009, 21:58

+1 for the deluxe.

here's my wbbb under a deluxe. If you look close enough, you can also see the rock that caused me much distress that weekend.

**Kobear** · 12-02-2009, 21:58

I agree with Angry Sparrow. My Deluxe covers nicely but not too much to spare. Anything less and I would have less confidence in its ability to cover. BTW, it is a wonderful tarp. It has really done the job in some windy downpours!

**Raul Perez** · 12-02-2009, 22:10

ok for the extra $20 for the Spinnul for the Deluxe I guess I cant go wrong. After my christmas shopping I'm all over it

Fulminated thanks for the pic it basically sold me.

**Sailor** · 12-02-2009, 22:10

I just got the Spinn Deluxe for my BB. Fit seems good, and boy, is it light. You'll love it.

**J_Squared** · 12-11-2009, 08:30

Everyone's comments are right on. I had the same question when I got my deluxe and once I hung it the first time I had concerns about end coverage. I actually survived a driving 24hour rain & tornado watch winds all on the edge of a wide open field without any dampness on my WBBB! I don't have any lack of confidence about coverage now. The spinn also does a good job not stretching when it gets wet and it dries very fast.

**Quoddy** · 12-11-2009, 09:44

I have a silnylon Deluxe and wanted a lighter option, but with a bit less side coverage. I asked Brian to make a Spinn in Deluxe length, but with Standard width. The coverage works well for me and my WBBB, packs small, and weighs only 8.6oz.