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    Lineloc 3

    Suggestions for Lineloc 3 cord. Reflective, non reflective, coated, diameter, etc. Links to this subject will be helpful.

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    OK, after posting, I found a lot of answers under similar threads below. Still, any thoughts would be appreciated.

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    For use as tarp tieouts?

    Some of my tarps have Lineloc 3's permanently attached for the ground tieouts. In those cases, I use lengths of Dutch Reflect-it with spliced loops at the ends that will attach to the stakes.

    For my tarps with split rings at the tieouts, I have made loops of 3/32" shock cord, wrapped through the Lineloc bar about 4-5 times before tying the loop closed. I will then lark's head the shock cord loop to the tarp split rings, and again use Reflect-it through the working part of the Lineloc.

    I'll add though that I also really like Dutch's tarp worms, which would take the place of the Lineloc.

    https://dutchwaregear.com/product/reflect-it/

    https://dutchwaregear.com/product/tarpworms/
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    Other good cordage types that work well with Lineloc 3's:

    Lawson Glowire 2mm
    Lawson Statline 1.75mm
    Samson Zing-it 1.75mm

    3/32" shock cord will work, too.
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    When using splice-able cordage with Lineloc 3's, I like to make an end bury in the line, then run through the Lineloc, then tie a figure 8 knot in the extra-thick end of the cord where the bury is. This keeps the cord from coming out of the Lineloc, serves as a good place to grip and pull, and gives a really clean finished appearance.

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    + 1 on the glowire. https://lawsonequipment.com/Cordage/...ire-p1024.html . The 2mm and 3mm work great in line loc 3's, but the 2 mm is as heavy a line as you'll ever need. If you want to go completely insane on strength, his bear bagging line will work, too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JPCPAT View Post
    + 1 on the glowire. https://lawsonequipment.com/Cordage/...ire-p1024.html . The 2mm and 3mm work great in line loc 3's, but the 2 mm is as heavy a line as you'll ever need. If you want to go completely insane on strength, his bear bagging line will work, too.
    I take it since glowing has a filament core that it is not spliceable, is that correct?

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    Quote Originally Posted by TxAggie View Post
    I take it since glowing has a filament core that it is not spliceable, is that correct?
    Lawson Glowire has a jacket like 550 paracord, so it is not spliceable, but the Dutch Reflect-it is hollow braid and is spliceable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TxAggie View Post
    I take it since glowing has a filament core that it is not spliceable, is that correct?
    Not spliceable in the practical sense, no.

    I'm a cordage geek, though. I tried once and almost succeeded. I could remove the core where I was going to bury, but the jacket is so tightly braided that pulling even a tapered end through is not practical. I tried with statline, too, which is hollow braided, but it was the same story. For a non reflective, easily spliceable guyline, I'd look at Wal-mart for 1.75mm Zing it or Lash it

    Edit: If you go with zing it or lash it on Line loc 3's you'll need to add a slipped half hitch after you tension the lines, which may not be what you want.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JPCPAT View Post
    Edit: If you go with zing it or lash it on Line loc 3's you'll need to add a slipped half hitch after you tension the lines, which may not be what you want.
    That’s what I’m using now, and yes I do put in a hitch in windy conditions. Otherwise I don’t have any issues with Zingit.

    Thanks for the reply.


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