Ridge line cord??

[Paul Webster]

I've got some paracord for my tarp ridge line but I was wondering what everyone else uses?

Are there any downsides to using paracord? Should I try somesting else?

[resnikov]

I use paracord too. Find it very easy to use. I am looking at going over to amsteel as I have bought 200" of the stuff to make whoopie slings for my hammock and will have quite a bit spare. Only thing with amsteel is it dosn't take knots very well.

[chris grace]

I use 4mm dyneema,superstrong ,very light and easy to knot with very little stretch.

[resnikov]

amsteel is another name for dyneema

[Matt]

I too currently use paracord and have always found it fine. I had also contemplated trying dyneema as I have some left from a hammock experiment, is it possible to prussik onto or is it a bit slippery?

Matt.

[Martin]

Plus one for paracord here. Cheap and easy to find, as well as being strong enough for the job.

Martin

[Marvell]

I use paracord, but that chap from the Pathfinder School reckons baler twine is the way forward.

[chris grace]

amsteel is another name for dyneema

I didn't know that,it's amazing how some things have different names.Is this the stuff that armorlaces are made from?

[Paul Webster]

Thanks for all the replies, I was a bit concerned that paracord wasn't going to cut it.

[Shewie]

Exped 2.2mm reflective dyneema for me, guy lines too.

I'm the clumsiest person you could ever meet so having reflective lines gives me a fighting chance after dark