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rjjones
03-27-2011, 15:06
I picked up dyneema guyline for my tarp.Is that what i should use and why does it seem a tuat-line hitch keeps sliding with it.I'm a new hammacker trying to set up for my first night.Also,were can i get the line and clip that Brad has on his BB hammocks.Thanks for any help,Bob

leaftye
03-27-2011, 15:11
Dyneema is slippery stuff. You might be able to make it work well enough with variations of the hitch.

Feral Bill
03-27-2011, 15:30
Try a variation of the truckers hitch. Shouldn't slip on anything

JaxHiker
03-27-2011, 17:15
Why use knots? I find the small Figure 9s indispensable and very quick for setting up my tarp. I recently picked up some knot bones (http://www.niteize.com/products/knotbone) but haven't tried them yet.

rjjones
03-27-2011, 18:38
Warbonnet guy uses the trucker hitch,looks a little difficult,although not something i cant learn.Not sure what the figure 9 is but sounds very interesting.

rjjones
03-27-2011, 19:02
Jax,just looked at that link.I like the look of the knot bones.Think i'll order a few.Thanks,Bully Bob

GvilleDave
03-28-2011, 11:11
+1 on the figure 9s and the knot bones. I have them set-up on the ridgelines for all of my hammocking tarps. EASY & Quick to use even w/ gloves.

DripDry
03-28-2011, 11:24
rjjones- you might want to try http://www.animatedknots.com/truckers/index.php. Their site really helps me.

dragoro
03-29-2011, 18:26
Tons of info there, and great community.