Guy-lines for Tarp

Is mason's line normally labeled as braided or twisted on the package? If not, can you tell easily by looking at it?

I can't remember if it said "braided" on the label or not.

But if it's not completely shrunk wrap, you can twist it in your fingers and tell right away.

Twisted looks like rope in profile. Braided looks flatter and has a pattern that looks like one link superimposed over the next link. . My Stringliner package clearly says braided on it.Here's a picture of it and available colors at Amazon including a mid green.Note that this picture is showing TWISTED NOT BRAIDED AT AMAZON.
http://www.amazon.com/Stringliner-250Braided-Fluorescent-Orange-Replacement/dp/B000A269DK

I'd like to order some braided mason line from ebay (since I'm in Norway). Can anyone point me to a suitable product here? http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m570.l1313&_nkw=braided+mason+line&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Would this work? http://bit.ly/cfEpXG

Want to use it for tarp and tent guylines. Thanks!

> Anybody know if mason's line can be dyed?
Since most of it is nylon, any dye suitable for nylon would do fine. That may require boiling water. (I once dyed nylon climbing ropes.)

Cheers

I'd stick to #18. Of the 2 sellers who have it this one is a better deal. Marshalltown is a top rated brand. Lime or orange.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Masons-Line-500-spool-18-braided-nylon-Marshalltown-/130172477529?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e4ee26059

Home Depot carries #18 in white.

John: thanks :)

I use this stuff from Gossamer Gear http://www.gossamergear.com/cgi-bin/gossamergear/ezc_2_line.html. It's outstanding. I also have the Kelty line which is good stuff too.

Dupe, sorry

Craig-

Here is a 5 person pyramid being supported by just 1 strand
of 1 mm cord. Worked for a rainy night.

Posted this on another thread, and thought it might
be a good example for this thread too.

Lately I've been using (and loving) Jacks R Better self-tensioning guy lines. Plenty strong enough, and takes the saggy hassle out of re-tensioning silnylon tarps and tents.

Does anyone have suggestions on a particular line-lock to use with this type cord? I have a couple of rolls in the garage but didn't know what it was until this thread.

Would the number 18 braided mason twine work for a continual ridge line for a tarp, like for an Aframe or a hammock tarp?

Here is a listing of lightweight, high-strength line/rope:
http://photos.airpost.net/lines.htm