>Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 11:37:39 EST >From: Gypsykayak_at_aol.com >Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Tents Vs. Tarps > >In a message dated 01-02-27 10:46:21 EST, ahurley_at_viewit.com writes: > ><< A few years ago I bought fabric from Seattle Fabrics and sewed > my own tarp. >> > >Andree, what size and shape did you make it? Did you opt for plain ol' >square or attempt parawing style? If the latter, do you have any "pattern" >tips/dimensions/ cutting instructions you care to share? > >Has anybody compared prices between Seattle Fabrics and Quest Outfitters? >Quest isn't online yet, but their number is 800-359-6931 if anyone wants to >order a catalog. > >sandy kramer >miami I looked into doing the same thing (including buying the fabric from Seattle Fabrics), but after comparing the resulting cost (even ignoring the time to sew it), I was able to buy a ready-made tarp from Walrus for less money than just the cost of materials! Made for an easy decision... TIP: If you do sew one, sew in loops of webbing for tying to rather than grommets -- much stronger. Evan Woodinville, WA *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Evan Dallas wrote: > >In a message dated 01-02-27 10:46:21 EST, ahurley_at_viewit.com writes: > > > ><< A few years ago I bought fabric from Seattle Fabrics and sewed > > my own tarp. >> > I looked into doing the same thing (including buying the fabric from Seattle > Fabrics), but after comparing the resulting cost (even ignoring the time to sew > it), I was able to buy a ready-made tarp from Walrus for less money than just > the cost of materials! Made for an easy decision... > > TIP: If you do sew one, sew in loops of webbing for tying to rather than > grommets -- much stronger. 'Nother tip: form the main seam at the ridgeline of the tarp into a catenary cut (sounds fancy, but trivial to do), so when you pitch it, the tarp will be tight all over with fewer guys. If you examine the higher end tarps (Walrus, Marmot, Kelty, etc.) you'll see they all use catenary cut on the main seam. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR tarp man *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
The tarps made by Walrus are IMNSHO very well made and a great value. The only thing I did to make 'em better was replacing the thin yellow line with heavier cord <5mm> The poles that are optional are steel and self destruct after a couple seasons. Moss makes great tarps too tho kinda spendy. Steve Scherrer aldercreek.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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