Tarp and continuous ridgeline

[Rouskof]

I didn't quite get why you guys are using continuous ridgelines, under or over your tarps.
I just have two guy lines on each side of the tarp, attached to the tarp, and I link them directly to each tree separately using a rope tensioner or a taut-line hitch, and I'm fine ? Also, it reduces the bulk a little if you do not have to carry this long 11' guy line section ?
Well, I guess there is something that I just didn't get, here !

I know I could search the forum for an answer, but I thought there could be a quick reply in 2 or 3 words.

[Phantom Grappler]

It is simply fielders choice. Two cords--one on each end of tarp is lightest weight. One cord over tarp allows easy centering above hammock and compared to one cord under tarp--less likely to leak and less likely to rub tarp and cause abrasion holes in tarp. Cord under tarp can cause water drip problems when raining. Cord under tarp can support tarp under some snow load--and is great for hanging gear and drying damp clothes. Rouskof I've exceeded my 2 or 3 words--welcome to the fun!


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[Rouskof]

It is simply fielders choice. Two cords--one on each end of tarp is lightest weight. One cord over tarp allows easy centering above hammock and compared to one cord under tarp--less likely to leak and less likely to rub tarp and cause abrasion holes in tarp. Cord under tarp can cause water drip problems when raining. Cord under tarp can support tarp under some snow load--and is great for hanging gear and drying damp clothes. Rouskof I've exceeded my 2 or 3 words--welcome to the fun!


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Haha, thanks a lot, that's pretty clear !

I would love to dry out my cloths under the tarp, but mine is constantly wet on the underneath (polyester PU coating) I definitely have to try coating it again, or buy a new one.

[sqidmark]

Crl over the top may also help prevent, or at least minimize, contact between pole mods and tarp, thus reducing risk of damage. This may likely be more wishful thinking than anything, but it doesn't seem to hurt.

[Billy Goat]

I will second the ease of centering. When I set up my tarp I can easily slide it back and forth if need be to get the perfect overhang on each end with very little fuss, all while keeping tension on the tarp. It just adds a bit of flexibility to setup.

Cheers,
the Goat

[zukiguy]

This one is "wishful thinking" but a ridgeline of 2.2mm zing-it is strong enough to at least slow/deflect a falling limb. I hope to never have a reason to verify this but it couldn't hurt. Also, the zing-it doesn't stretch when wet like my silnylon tarps do so it helps with the sag-factor, especially after a heavy rain. That's really only if you run it underneath the tarp though.

[dickstarbuck]

I run underneath for all the reasons stated here...

Structurally more sound.

Easier to center.

Hang stuff, like a small lamp, under tarp.

Easy to hang still left in snake skins and deploy when necessary.

I've used this with my seam sealed silnylon tarp for over 10 years and never had a problem with water coming under via the CRL. AND there doesn't seem to be any extra wear on the tarp.

[dirtwheels]

Timely topic for me, I have non-continuous ridge lines in 3 tarps, (is there a common term for that) and have very little issues centering. I just purchased a winter tarp with doors an rigged a CRL for it with prussics. It's a silpoly so no real need for a bungee on the RL. I wasn't real pleased with the overall tightness of the pitch and how significantly the tarp sagged below the CRL. I spent an hour or so experimenting with slip and climbing knots but using 1.75 mm RL and for the prussic the best I could do was about 30 lbs. of holding strength on a RL with no tension.

I really would like the Bachman hitch to work and if I added one wrap of the CRL thru the mini-biner it may but I found that the inline load was weaker than the prussic.

So, all that to ask what do you CRL users use for the tarp to CRL?

[Rouskof]

Oh guys, I really was a newbie in this science ! I will stick to my habit, though, as minimizing the weight and bulk is my main concern for now. Also I don't have a silnylon tarp, that apparently sags a lot in the rain. Nor do I use pole mods. But very interesting to learn all that !

[dickstarbuck]

So, all that to ask what do you CRL users use for the tarp to CRL?

Zing-it soft shackles prussic wrapped 3 times on zing-it ridge line.