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Nite-Ize Rope Tensiones

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PostedSep 8, 2008 at 3:26 pm

Thanks to Chris Williams who mentioned the Nite Ize Figure 9 Rope Tensioners.

Most of the backpacking and other retailers seem to have a two-pack (of the small size) for about $7- $7.50.

I found a 4-pack WITH cord for approx $7.00. (don't have it in front of me, but two packs (8 tensioners) plus $4.80 USPS priority mail came to $18.48.

sandy in miami

http://www.zbattery.com/Nite-Ize-Figure-9-Rope-Tightener-Tool-SM-Silver-4-Pack-with-Cords

te – wa BPL Member
PostedSep 8, 2008 at 3:35 pm

i must say they work well. i used the smallest size this w/e on my tarp with the nano-guyline from BPL store. it held fine even tho the line is smaller than the rated 1/16" figure 9. they are so light it you can carry a spare.

PostedSep 8, 2008 at 4:11 pm

They really do work great. A set of 8 weighs about 1 ounce, and the completely eliminate knots in guy lines. They make setting camp a breeze, and tightening cords really easy.

Glad I could be of help.

PostedSep 8, 2008 at 4:34 pm

I agree that they work great. I like tying knots, and can usually manage a truckers hitch, but the nite-ize is smoother and easier and allows you to finish the knot under tension.

A medium size would be nice. The large is pretty large and heavy. The smalls are really small and light. I managed to bend a small just slightly setting up a high line for my tarp. The tarp was set up as a windblock though in pretty strong wind, and I had pulled that as tight as it could go. Even bent, it still works fine, but there is a limit to how much tension the smalls can handle.

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