Pictoral on a Locked Brummel

[opie]

I can definetely see the usefullness in your description.

And I didnt see "how" it locks till I just took another closer look.

That is cool.

[Knotty]

lonetracker's name may destined for the knot books!

[gargoyle]

Anyone done some destructive testing on this "new" lonetracker loop? Curious on how much stronger, if at all, this eye is over a conventional eye. Also, this new eye uses more rope, is it really an advantage?

[IndyDan]

Question:
Can you use a plastic nylon wire tie to lock the bury?

[opie]

Question:
Can you use a plastic nylon wire tie to lock the bury?

I suppose you could. So long as its as small as possible.

[MacEntyre]

...not very yar.

[oldgringo]

...not very yar.

No, it's not. But then, synthetic cordage in every color under the sun isn't either.

[opie]

OK... I cant seem to find the acronym thread... what is "yar?"

[oldgringo]

English[edit] EtymologyFrom Old English gearu (“‘ready’”), from Old High German garo (“‘ready’”)

[edit] Adjectiveyar (comparative yarer, superlative yarest)

Positive
yar
Comparative
yarer
Superlative
yarest


1.(nautical) Especially of a sailboat, of a vessel which is quick, and agile. Of one which is easy to hand, reef and steer.
1940 My, she was yar...It means, uh...easy to handle, quick to the helm, fast, right. Everything a boat should be, until she develops dry rot. - The Philadelphia Story written by Philip Barry
1958, Bulletin of the John Rylands Library
...to make a ship best weighed, or yarest in her going.
1993 Arr, here be a fine vessel the yarest river-going boat there be. - Captain McAllister The Simpsons ep. 1F06

[opie]

Let it be known I learned something today.