Hex Tarp Center Pole Mod

[SteelPlayer]

I want to add a center pole mod to my 12' Hennessy Hex. I plan to do this simple with sewing some grosgrain to the tarp and add a Beastee Dee. I don't want to get into sewing pole pockets.

There is a 1/2 inch ribbon of Grosgrain running around the bottom edge of the tarp. Could I sew only a 1/2 inch strip of Grosgrain over the original 1/2 Grosgrain? Or should I sew a larger strip maybe an additional 1/2 inch up on the tarp for a total of 1" inch to make sure it's strong enough? I'm not really worried about seam sealing it that low on the tarp.

Any opinions on what size to use? I was thinking just using 1/2 inch Beastee Dee's one for the pole and one for the tie out on the same Grosgrain loop.

[SteelPlayer]

Alright.

I did a center pole mod to my Hennessy Hex. I sewed some 1/2 grosgrain loops with Beastie Dees on the sides exactly halfway from corner to corner. I spent about an hour tweaking the tarp. There was a little more room side to side but not as much as I expected. I did not setup a hammock underneath so maybe I'll notice more space hanging rather than standing under it.

The HH is a fairly roomy tarp being 12X10 and porch mode is a little nicer. Even just slacking the guy lines and letting it up about halfway will be nice in summer. I have a UGQ Winterdream on order so the HH will likely see only summertime use anyway.

All things considered it was worth the effort. The only thing I had to purchase was some Bestie Dees and that was less than a buck. I'll get some pics posted when I have time and the weather is better.