A rope ratchet lets you tension your stretch tent without knots and adjust each rope on its own. At Stretchtent-Shop you choose between two versions. Both take rope from 8 to 11 mm. The difference is certification and load capacity.
Kiwa-certified: for long-term setups
The rope ratchet pulley (Kiwa) is made for tents that stay up for a long time and need maximum stability. Kiwa tested it to a pulling force of 10.36 kN, approx. 1,056 kg. In practice we recommend a maximum load of 700 to 750 kg, allowing for wind and other influences. If your tent stays up for a season or longer, or an inspection or insurer asks for a certificate, this is the one to choose.
Basic: for short setups
The rope tensioner Basic is the more affordable choice for a tent that only stands for a short time: a garden party, a wedding or a weekend. It is not certified and has a load capacity of 500 lbs (226 kg).
More stability with two anchor points
If you guy each pole with two ropes to two pegs, the pulling force is shared between two rope ratchets. Each ratchet takes part of the load and the pole stands more firmly. This works with both versions.
Matching rope
If you order a rope ratchet individually, it comes with one metre of rope to attach it to the peg. For the rest of the setup, both rope ratchets fit our 8 mm, 9 mm and 10 mm rope per metre. You'll find the full range in our rope collection.
