How do you make the loop (which knot) ? I understand the prusik but what knot do you use to make the loop that you will prusik on a ridge line or guy line?:confused:
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How do you make the loop (which knot) ? I understand the prusik but what knot do you use to make the loop that you will prusik on a ridge line or guy line?:confused:
Double fishermans?
Yep. Double or triple.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edie
Figure-8 bend, this is an alternative to double fisherman for binding two ropes.
Have you seen Opie's thread on the Soft Shackle Prusik? Much more versatile.
Or you could splice a continuous loop for a very clean look.
Triple fisherman's for slippery line (like Amsteel or other Dyneema based lines), double fisherman's for easily-knotted line (like paracord or mason's line) to make loops for Prusiks and suspension attachments.
Pull 'em as tight as you can before cutting the tail ends (with load-bearing ones, I get in the hammock first, just to be sure that the knots are good and tight) to prevent pull-through, especially with the more slippery lines.
Hope it helps!
Baby steps...........just made a marlin spike for toggle last night. Next is whoopies. Learning the terminology is the challenge.
Marlin spike hitch to whoopies is a BIG step, for me anyway...
it's easy to tie and super strong
If your using amsteel or zing it, this is the way to go!Quote:
Originally Posted by Burning_Daylight
ok so where do you go to find out how to tie all these knots?
Here's one place.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jnoel2279
http://www.animatedknots.com/?LogoIm...matedknots.com
It doesnt have to be a loop. Mine are open ended on the ridge line and I just tie the tarp to the prusik with a simple bow knot. Easy on/easy off no hardware. I have been doing it this way for years w/out fail.
Theres also some phone apps for knots, useful for my first hang this weekend when I had to switch suspensions with my son's hammock.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jnoel2279
My favorite is "Knot Guide" for my iPhone.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edie
Yes, Same people, Grog makes one for phones. It's pretty excellent too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edie
http://www.animatedknots.com/?LogoIm...matedknots.com
My favorite is knots 3D
Oh c'mon Edie. Pick an avatar for a day anyway... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Edie
Ha ha, I like the surprised avatar the best.Quote:
Originally Posted by hppyfngy