Ridgeline Material

[flyefysch]

Hi All -

I was wondering what people used - in general - for their tarp ridgeline. I've tried what is labeled as paracord from the hardware store, but have noticed a fair amount of stretch and sagging in the line after the tarp is put up. I know that the weight of my tarp can make a difference (right now it's a cheap, blue tarp - soon to be silnylon), but I also know that there must be a material(s) out there that is reasonably lightweight and can still keep a fairly taut ridgeline.

Thanks in advance for your guidance.

[dla]

I recommend 250lb test Power Pro Spectran fishing line. Buy it from Cabelas, etc.

See comparison
Line comparison (http://mysite.ncnetwork.net/restoq6v/id4.html)

[camper10469]

EMS micro line works great and has very little stretch. You can carry alot more line since thius stuff is so thin. I think it;s rated to 250lbs as well.

[Boothill]

i use "zing it" or "lash it" they are the same thing except for the color, they are dyneema, very light weight and very strong for theirs size

1.75mm has a breaking strength of 500lbs and only weighs 0.12 lb/100'

boot

[Wags]

http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/spectra_cord.shtml

http://www.mountainfitter.com/Moutainfitter-Reflective-Glowire-p881.html

http://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/acces.php

http://arrowheadequipment.webs.com/apps/webstore/products/show/1203637

[Hooch]

No-Tangle Guy Line (http://stores.tttrailgear.com/-strse-18/No-Tangle-Guy-Line/Detail.bok) from Tree to Tree Trail Gear (http://stores.tttrailgear.com/StoreFront.bok). Still the gold stardard for hammock tarp guy line.