i have a HG tarp and love it. I've considered switching my ridge line connection from LineLocs to the Beastie D-Rings. I'm not much for sewing, so i was wondering if i could just break the linelocs off and then install the Beastie D-Rings by cutting a small slit in the horizontal flat part of the rings and then installing the rings on the gross grain loops. I realize this would compromise the strength of the rings a bit, however the rings look robust enough that they might work out alright.

Let me know your thoughts.