I will be building a Ray-way inspired tarp and was wondering about the type of rope I should use. Initially, I was thinking:
– 2 ridge guys: 1/8" Nylon or Braided Polyester (Dacron)
– 4 corner guys: 1/16" Nylon or Braided Polyester (Dacron)
– side, beak, lifter guys: some type of flat line?
According to the links below, Nylon stretches much more then Polyester. And Polyester is more UV resistant.
Spectra sounds amazing but is expensive compared to Nylon and Polyester.
What do you guys think?
Thanks,
Nick
Rope Info:
http://www.psrope.com/ropeproperties.aspx
http://www.contractorsrope.com/braided-polyester-rope.html
http://www.slingchoker.com/sling2/cordage/i3.htm
http://www.ropeinc.com/rope-info.html

