very tedious tarp question - what length guy lines?

[jamiep]

As per topic title, what to folks suggest? I have 100ft of paracord and some Line Loks. I wanted to set my new tarp at home rather than faff once out there. Ta

[Bearbonesnorm]

How are you thinking of rigging it up ? ... that'll effect line length.

[jamiep]

Probably go for mini-tipi or wedge, using one pole


edit: arrrrgh, massive image

[Bearbonesnorm]

If you go for a wedge or half pyramid I'd fit 1M lines on every tie apart from the 2 mid points on the long sides where I'd use 2m lines.

Depending how long your pole is you might find that you actually pitch the back side tight to the ground so don't use the lines. If your lines are adjustable then you can obviously set the thing at whatever height suits/pole allows.