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Nite Ize Figure 9 Rope Tightener - Single Small

Nite Ize Figure 9 Rope Tightener - Single Small

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Backpacker magazine, April 2007, said, ''This tiny piece of aluminum makes tightening a line a knot- and curse-free task.'' It is offered here in a small size.

  • This Figure 9 rope tightener keeps guylines tight without knots
  • Rig tarps, clotheslines, guylines, roof-rack tie-downs, even bear bags
  • Made from lightweight aluminum
  • Fits braided rope 1/16 in. (2mm) - 3/16 in. (5mm)
  • Instructions are laser-etched on the side
  • Load limit: 50 pounds

Imported.

Item 765518


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Nite Ize Figure 9 Rope Tightener - Single Small
 
4.8

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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          • Casual/ recreational (5)

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        Jan

        1

        2009

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great Gadget!

        By Tim

        from Northern IL

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

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        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Around camp
            • Tents

            Comments about Nite Ize Figure 9 Rope Tightener - Single Small:

            I'm not a knot person, so I decided to try these out. What a neat little gadget! The alligator end accepts a rope quite simply, and allows you to cinch it down to achieve tension. The other end attaches a loose end of rope using a different method, or it can attach mid-span by pulling a loop of rope through. There are many ways to deploy this device, the included instructions show a few variations.

            Best part, no struggling to untie knots! This works great for setting up a clothesline in camp or cinching guy out lines on a tent or tarp.

            Price and weight are negligible for the utility.

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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            May

            14

            2008

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Great little gadget

            By Batjay

            from Las Vegas, NV

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

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            Pros

            • Does the job

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Nite Ize Figure 9 Rope Tightener - Single Small:

                My first experience with these was with a tarp shelter in the Nevada desert. The tighteners made it very easy to get the rope tensions just right, and they held tight through extremely high winds.

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Minimalist

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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                Apr

                22

                2008

                (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Makes setting up Dining/Rain Fly a snap

                By original slow guy

                from Ennis, TX

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

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                Pros

                • Adjustable
                • Flexible
                • Lightweight
                • Sturdy

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Backpacking
                  • Beach
                  • Car Camping
                  • Hiking
                  • Mountaineering

                  Comments about Nite Ize Figure 9 Rope Tightener - Single Small:

                  if you are a "knot nazi" then you don't need this. however if you don't mind some help when it comes to knots and lashing then you will love this. it makes setting up your rain/dining fly so easy.

                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Minimalist

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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                  Aug

                  26

                  2011

                   
                  5.0

                  Sort Of Depressing, Really.

                  By RHSCOS

                  from Colorado

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

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                        Comments about Nite Ize Figure 9 Rope Tightener - Single Small:

                        Forty-five-plus years after being a Boy Scout I had to look up my bowline and taughtline hitch knots. The bowline is easy but I still could not get my TLH's to be consistant and pretty. I felt like a real outdoorsy kinda guy again. I was curious about these tensioners and bought four for my tent. They are amazing! But I don't feel as macho as I did when I tied my knots. Oh well...

                        • What Is Your Gear Style:
                        • Comfort Driven
                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

                        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                        Feb

                        19

                        2011

                         
                        5.0

                        Fool proof

                        By C Jones

                        from AZ

                        About Me Casual/ Recreational

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                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Simple

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Fly pitching

                          Comments about Nite Ize Figure 9 Rope Tightener - Single Small:

                          These are great for tightening down lines on tent flies - once I saw my boyfriend's setup used these, I had to have them -- and they're easy to use/idiot proof.

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                          • No

                          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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