spear gun rope for ridgeline?

**Kilted Survivalist** · 01-08-2015, 19:50

I was wondering if any of you have ever tried to use Kevlar spear gun rope for your ridgeline?

**pgibson** · 01-08-2015, 20:00

Never seen that one asked before.

There are a number of options that work well and have been vetted by thousands of members and vendors that are available. Not sure about Kevlar lines....specks would help to know if it might work.

**SilvrSurfr** · 01-08-2015, 20:12

I looked on Amazon and that stuff is pretty pricey. If that's what you have it will probably work, but as pgibson said, there are tried and true options like Zing-It 1.75 mm that is probably lighter and spliceable to boot.

**Kilted Survivalist** · 01-08-2015, 20:53

This is the stuff right here,
JCS High Strength, No Stretch Kevlar® Cord, Camouflage, Speargun Line, 100 Feet Spool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GDC2CZA..._Z9YRub1MDWPJ6
I plan on using an over the tarp ridgeline with paracord prusiks to attach the rainfly, and I heard that the ridgeline needs to be larger in diameter than the prusik to obtain a good grip. Is that true? If so I was worried that the paracord wouldn't hold on the zingit very well. Plus I've only been able to find zingit in bright colors, and I'd really like something more natural in color.

**SilvrSurfr** · 01-08-2015, 21:09

So you're looking for a "you can't see me" ridgeline? As mentioned before, Zing-It is popular because it is spliceable, lightweight, and strong. I doubt seriously that a 1.75 mm piece of yellow Zing-It is going to reveal your location. If you're that concerned about camouflage, you may as well use black Amsteel Blue 7/64 - probably weighs and costs less than the kevlar line.

While a prusik works better if the line diameter is different, most of us just throw an extra wrap or two on the prusik Once the coating wears off, you can go back to just three wraps on the prusik and it grips fine. Another reason Dyneema-based lines are popular for ridgelines is that they don't stretch, and they don't wick water like paracord does.

**Kilted Survivalist** · 01-08-2015, 21:33

That's a pretty good point on the color, and good info on the extra wraps too. Thank you!

**SilvrSurfr** · 01-08-2015, 21:41

Originally Posted by Kilted Survivalist

That's a pretty good point on the color, and good info on the extra wraps too. Thank you!

The colors on Dyneema-based lines also fade rapidly. Dirt can also help.

**gmcttr** · 01-08-2015, 23:02

FWIW...Lash It is the grey version of Zing It.

**GreatBigDave** · 01-09-2015, 08:45

I suppose that'd be a real quick way to hang your ridgeline but the weight would be a problem on your back.
I'm also compelled to mention the Leave No Trace ethics problem this method causes.
You won't make any friends in camp, on the trail, or with the rangers by leaving spear cuts in the trees.
... Take only memories ...
The Lorax

**Montexan** · 01-09-2015, 10:38

There are kevlar lines for a variety of applications, but it seems like the lines related to a sport are unreasonably expensive, kite-boarding line would be another example, but industrial rigging are cheaper: arborist and marine. I've tried tuna leader but it was too stiff and required knots/crimping. It's hard to beat the cost, weight and splicability of zing/lash-it/amsteel.