Rick,

The Rolling Hitch is a common marine hitch but the Tautline Hitch is the same Rolling Hitch with a few more initial turns before the final "over the top" trurn. This gives more friction for thin lines like Triptease.

Eric
BTW, I REALLY like the line tensioners Henry Shires uses with his TarpTents. Light, simple and reliable.
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