Continuous tarp ridgeline

[old4hats]

I’m interested in using NAMA CLAWS for my ridgeline, and I do not remember what diameter line works best with them. Thanks in advance for the answer.

[TominMN]

This is straight from their website:

NAMA Claws, the newest hardware accessory for your tarp, are destined to become your favorite. They replace any hardware or knots that you currently use, and do so in style. They can be used anywhere in your tarp ridgeline or as a tensioner for your stake tie-out lines. NAMA Claws are designed for use with 1.75mm dyneema line, but will work well with line diameters ranging from 1.2mm up to 1.8mm. They are sold individually.

[NeighborhoodNinja]

I use lash-it with Nama claws on my sons superfly like they suggest and it works perfectly. To this day, Nama Claws are the only tarp attachment system ive found that have never slipped.

[Countrybois]

You can get 2.2 Lash-It through as well. It takes a little more patience, but it does increase the holding power to well over 100lbs as a single line tensioning device. (Such as a split tarp ridgeline)

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[Yarome]

You can get 2.2 Lash-It through as well. It takes a little more patience.......

"Little more"? Let's say a "LOT" just to be fair.

It's a PITA, but only has to be done once, the actual arm range isn't affected much, still moves freely on your RL and it "does" provide great holding power.

One method I found that seems to work really well is to use very light thread or fishing line, wrap/constrict the last half inch or so of your cordage and leave a leader length of thread hanging. Use the thread leader to pull your 2.2mm line through your nama.

To be honest, even 1.75mm lash-it (not in the least "stiff") can be a little bit of a challenge. The wrap trick works well there too... or doing an angle cut on the lead end helps.

On split TRL's don't forget to put a decent "stop" on the free end to prevent pull-out.

[sidneyhornblower]

...NAMA CLAWS...what diameter line works best...

Mine work fine with Zing-it, which is 1.75 mm, I believe. They slide easily and lock down securely.

[NeighborhoodNinja]

I wish there were a version that would capture the tarp loop to prevent it from coming off of the Nama Claw in transit. I put electrical tape over it so it would come loose while in the snakeskin.

[Yarome]

I wish there were a version that would capture the tarp loop to prevent it from coming off of the Nama Claw in transit.

And I like that they disengage quickly from my tarp. I don't store hardware with my tarp or hammock and use the same RL's on multiple tarps.

What might also work is a small ranger band fitted over the hook you can roll up or down. That way you don't have to be concerned about tape residue getting on your tarp or skins(?). Just an off the cuff idea....

[NeighborhoodNinja]

And I like that they disengage quickly from my tarp. I don't store hardware with my tarp or hammock and use the same RL's on multiple tarps.

What might also work is a small ranger band fitted over the hook you can roll up or down. That way you don't have to be concerned about tape residue getting on your tarp or skins(?). Just an off the cuff idea....

I like the ranger band idea. Gonna look around and see if I can find something that will work.