Hammock FAQ split ridgeline or continuous tarp ridgeline.

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[@garycort7997]

My experience is that putting the stress on the rope is preferable to putting it on the tarp. Which you demonstrated cleanly and with artwork that is positively Rockwellian. Good video.

[@jjmcwill2007]

That's a great explanation of the pros & cons of the two different setups. I suppose with a split ridgeline, one could also provide stress relief by putting a small loop of shock-cord as part of each of the ridgelines going to the trees.

[@jeffmyers7062]

thank you!

[@arigronlund3564]

This is exactly what I do with my DCF HG WinterPalace for preventing the stress to fabric. The shock-cord can be quite heavy duty. One end of tarp is enough.

[@jeffmyers7062]

Nice!

[@praktika1082]

This video got a like because you brought up a few things I already knew to be my preferences and a few things I didn't already know, so I learned something.

[@jeffmyers7062]

Thanks!

[@thirstyboots57]

I could not agree more! Over several years' use I damaged a dyneema hex tarp using split ridgelines. I am sure that had I used continuous ridgelines from the beginning, it would still be in good shape today.

[@jeffmyers7062]

thanks for the view and comment !

[@volleytheory]

I use a continuous ridge line.
In fact, I use one made by you, sir.
Great illustration. 🤘

[@jeffmyers7062]

thank you for the work!

[@mbikesrulee]

Genius pure genius

[@jeffmyers7062]

thanks !

[@dannyb2349080]

Great stuff. I’m new to the “am steel” world , used para cord forever. Would love to know a couple things I come up against since I’ve been going through a lot of your videos. 1. Where do you get the tools you use for splicing and making ridge lines. 2. Some of your videos show you using a small device on your line you use you call a toggle , but not the toggle I’m used to. Thanks for all of these videos, keep them coming😊

[@jeffmyers7062]

check my community tab the tools are listed there ...

[@sundaymorninghikes6275]

I prefer the split ridgeline, and am at the point where I have a fairly good idea where I need it - so not a big deal as you mentioned. I never gave much thought to the stress on the material at the D-rings, but certainly worth keeping an eye out for any stress. (I have a DCF and sil-poly tarp)
I also use 1.75 Zing It as a ridge line on the tarp itself so I can hang things inside.

[@jeffmyers7062]

Very cool!

[@kgilliagorilla2761]

My tarps (both Warbonnet) I use 1.75 Zing It with Dutch’s wasps. Everything else is hardware free with 1/4” shock cord on the D rings. Those Wasps just work great! I tried continuous ridge line, but I keep my tarp in a snake skin, so separate is better for me. Cheers.

[@jeffmyers7062]

very cool!