Panel pulls not creating much extra room...

[Chesapeake]

And I've got a lot of wind here so maybe I'll just stick with separate lines for now. Thanks.

[Singingcrowsings]

The wind isn't the problem, the single line it pulling each pullout toward the centre, forcing it to fold in the middle to accommodate. As others have stated, separate lines are the way to go if you want what's in that picture. Good luck!

[WalksIn2Trees]

Here's the issue I'm having, and I'm not sure if it can be remedied or if its supposed to be this way .....

When I use the panel pulls on my Old Man Winter, they create a "trough" or "valley" between the pull out loops on each side. The only extra room that's created by the pulls is a small spot directly behind them, not between them where it would actually be effective and larger. I've tried staking the pulls out first, then the sides of the tarp and visa versa and I've tried different amounts of tension . I can't seem to get the area between the pulls pulled out instead of being a valley that decreases the space inside right where I need it most. So, how can I pitch the tarp to effectively create MORE space between the pulls, not less like I'm doing now ? Here are some pics that show what I mean.....

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It's better to use two separate lines pulling straight out, 90°-ish or more until the tension evens out across the tarp, but you can lessen the trough effect by putting your pole further away. It doesn't really affect much other than creating a spot that might flap a bit in the wind though, so if you're not expecting wind, or if the flapping doesn't bother you, no worries, but if it HAS to be perfect, that's your answer.

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[WalksIn2Trees]

On my Superfly I have a separate line for each pull out (that doesn't join up). That seems to help create more space in mine. I only carry line for 2 pullouts, not all 4.
If I really want space, a pole mod works the best. I got one from Wilderness logics that goes on the outside of the tarp. Weight penalty but I like it for easy trips.

Yes, the pole mods work great but, keep in mind if you need the extra tie-downs for heavy wind, the side-pulls are them

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[TallPaul]

Yes, the pole mods work great but, keep in mind if you need the extra tie-downs for heavy wind, the side-pulls are them

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I hunker down in A-frame mode with the side panels pulled out in a good wind. Done that quite a few times. But in none windy conditions I prefer porch mode.

[weaver2469]

I stole an idea from a thread (that I can't find now), that had some good pictures of another way. I will try to explain it, but the pictures in the original thread would be better. I have a very thin line that starts with a mitten clip hooked onto my hammock suspension, right at the continuous loop. It then comes down through one panel pull, goes down until somewhere around the bottom of the tarp, then back up through the other ring, and up to the continuous loop on the other side I then have a single line with a mitten clip on it that I attach to the middle of the first line, and pull out. This makes the pull out originate from the ends of the hammock, not the d rings, so it makes a wider triangle. I think this keeps the d rings pulled more outward and helps eliminate some, but not all, of the sag between the d rings. Hope this is clear, but it probably isn't, lol. Until this thread, I had never considered separate lines, but I might mess around with it and see which I like more. I kind of like the idea of only having to stake one thing out per side.