Need help with shockcord knots

[ocnlogan]

Oh, for the second question, are you wanting to leave the guylines on the tarp, or you're them on each time?

Amsteel/dyneema is pretty slippery, so I'd tie a fixed loop of some kind (bowline, etc) and then tie a larkshead. That will hold on a loop of shock cord no problem.

[MrJames]

Zeppelin Bend is especially reliable in shock cord. Pull to set the knot and it should last. And can usually be untied if needed.

[Raptor]

Hi guys

I enden up using the zeppelin bend to tie Dyneema to shockcord, it's for the Doors on the superfly tarp. I'm now looking for a knot to tie shockcord to the D-rings, i found a knot and tried it and liked it but now i can't find it again.
I want one that makes a small knot and dont use much cord, it just looks better

I leave guylines on the tarp, i'll only be using the SF so dont want to take them off

[ocnlogan]

I'd just do a larkshead, and make sure the end of the shock cord has a stop knot in it. I use a figure 8 for all mine. But an overhand works just fine as well.

[WillieCash]

I'm with Gibson on this one.

Just leave a long tail with a fisherman style knot, pull tight, trim excess and melt the end.

[Jeff Myers]

Slippery figure 8 is what I use on my Under Quilt . Creates a loop tight knot that can be easily undone or adjusted.

[Klaussinator]

Don't think I've ever seen the Zeppelin Bend before - thanks for that. Good stuff!

-Klauss

[Brien]

I've used a double fisherman's knot and then heat sealed it with cable wrap. Can't pull lose afterwards.

[dfscott]

Zeppelin Bend is especially reliable in shock cord. Pull to set the knot and it should last. And can usually be untied if needed.

Agreed. I could never get a double-fishermans tied without wasting a ton of shock cord. Zepplin bend ties quick and easy and can be adjusted easily before setting to minimize waste.

[Raptor]

Hi guys

I ended up trying the Davy knot, and it works great and dont take much cord.

http://www.animatedknots.com/davy/in...om#ScrollPoint