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[quote=Wolfman]The best method I've found it is to start with 1/8" dyneema line (thinner means it is easier to put more tension on and tighten and goes through the grommets much easier).  I've used other lines up to 3/8" and the thin dyneema is just easier to tighten.  Next I lace my tramp using the instructions in the Nacra Manual here:[url]http://www.thebeachcats.com/index.php?module=pictures&g2_itemId=35260[/url]  this pattern (from the rear beam to the gromments, back and then across allows you to just simply reef on the cross piece of line really hard and then move to the next without losing tension.  No tools needed.

I got my tramp super tight this year using this!  I start on the right side with a bow line knot, tighten from right to left and put a couple of quick half hitches in and repeat undoing and redoing the half hitches on ever pass to take up the slack.  3 passes is enough to get the tramp as tight as you could ever want.

If you don't have a bias cut tramp and have lacing that goes front to back the procedure is similar for that lace but the lacing pattern is different shown here: [url]http://www.thebeachcats.com/index.php?module=pictures&g2_itemId=35264[/url]  I really think the key is the thin dyneema line though.[/quote]

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