Best reflective line that works with ringworms and other hardware

[CVKealey]

I just got my first set of Ringworms today. Very nicely made/finished. I was surprised how thin the slot was for the cord and thought it would work with my tieout line of choice (reflective micro cord - 1.18 mm). While it does seem to "bite" OK, it doesn't take much of a tug to get it to slip. So, not going to work, I guess. I have a bunch of this (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...BS5&th=1&psc=1) which is very easy to work with and very reflective, so that's what I'm going to use. I'm sure it's not as strong as Zing-it, but it's held up to some pretty heavy winds without issue.

[Zingger]

The dutchware 2.3mm doesn't work great with tarpworms and the thinner offering is a bit small for my liking. I just ordered some of the Nama 1.9 reflective cord. The fact that it can be spliced is what convinced me to try it. I plan to use it as a CRL and for guy lines.

[FinneganMcBrisket]

The dutchware 2.3mm doesn't work great with tarpworms and the thinner offering is a bit small for my liking. I just ordered some of the Nama 1.9 reflective cord. The fact that it can be spliced is what convinced me to try it. I plan to use it as a CRL and for guy lines.

Curious, what problems did you have with the tarp worms? I’m trying both 2 and 2.5 mm Lawson glow wire with the tarp worms and they seem to be holding fine.

[Zingger]

No problems with the 2.3mm holding on the tarp worms/hooks once the loop is formed. I started off with the 1.75mm lashit and then got it in my head that reflective cord was needed when other people are in the area. I know where my lines are and am not likely to trip over them, but I do worry about others. The 1.75mm is quickly becoming my favorite out of all the lines. Lashit is more prone to tangle than the reflective lines in the 2mm - 2.5mm range but my stake lines are short and the 1.75 wraps onto the tarp hook so easily. If I were tying knots the Dutch 2.3mm or Lawson 2.5mm would be the way to go. I have converted one tarp CRL over to the Nama gear 1.9mm using the tac toggle method and find it doesn't cut into my hand like the 1.75mm lashit. If the determining factor was reflectivity alone - hands down Lawson.

Lashit - should there be a space, hyphenation or is this French for great cordage?

[iceman857]

Lashit - should there be a space, hyphenation or is this French for great cordage?

I see what you did there. Hehe.

I personally just bought some of the 1.5mm reflective line from Paria Outdoors (Ultralight Dyneema® Tarp and Tent Guy Line | Cord - Paria Outdoor Products), and it works like a charm with the Dutch bling I have (ringworms). HTH

[Zingger]

I may have to try those ringworms next time I order from Dutch, they look much easier to work with.

[joe_guilbeau]

Nice with Easton Aluminum Stakes - I like to add the Glow-in-the-Dark shock-cord at the tarp tie-outs. No tangles... Any adjustments may be made from the underside of the tarp, and since my 4-lb tarp is 5000mm Hydrostatic Head (185T Polyester) the line can be slackened to add a rain collector.

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[Zingger]

The glow in the dark shock cord is a great solution.

[ScouterGA]

I bought some 1.8 mm reflective cord on Amazon because I could get it in hot pink. It was a smidge too thick, but then I removed the core which made it thin enough to work. I was happy to make it work because I really wanted that hot pink color. LOL

[Vickence]

If you go to the Ringworm product page on our website, you can now order Ringworms with Reflect-It! ��