Yup, with poles it can be tricky. Did learn to string and stake the lines first, then deploy the poles and adjust the lines. (Slow learner am I.)

Am more likely to use a diamond where there are trees for a ridgeline. String the ridgeline (can also simply run lines from the corner anchors to the trees), attach the tarp, stake the side corners, done, with only two lines to trip over instead of the ueual eight or so.

Cheers,