VIDEO: More knots, the Pile Hitch

[Shug]

That does look down and dirty and quick. Will be trying that one.
I love a slo-mo knot.
Shug

[Redoleary]

Thanks. Looks neat and simple.

Thats what I like about it, its so simple.

Nice knot ... and I love the intro to the video!

Thanks, Intro is courtesy of my new DIY Stickpic, so get ready for me to wear that out

well, I am a die hard Marlin spike user but this is definitely a candidate for consideration....Not to mention it maintains the "wow" factor of simplicity.

Thanks Redoleary!

I was just watching your marline spike vid the other day, and its hard to beat the "flow" that this hitch has. I hope you'll give it a try.

Love it. Knew the knot but never thought to apply it with tent stakes. Thanks Redoleary.

You're welcome Knotty. I used to be a clove hitch guy, but there's no doubt this is easier.

Is this knot for people who make their adjustments at the tarp? I'm considering changing my setup for a more simple, but slightly heavier alternative. Thankls for the video, that knot is very simple, and I'm sure I can find all kinds of other applications to use it with also.

Yes, estimate where you want your stake and hitch it to the line and drive it home.

Thanks for posting. Will have to try it out next time I'm out.

You're welcome

Thanks, I like that too.

Thanks Mule.

NEAT KNOT


I have always preferred a smooth cord end to eliminate tangles.

I usually used a clove hitch, or larks head, to tie the stakes to the lines, but this is so much better.

A loop, if the stakes pull out, from wind whip, usually results in the stake flying off, never to be found again.

True, it would likely hold on pretty well if pulled out by a whipping tarp.

[NCPatrick]

A loop, if the stakes pull out, from wind whip, usually results in the stake flying off, never to be found again.

Well, never to be found by YOU anyway... somebody's finding them.

Great hitch Red. Thanks for the video.

[Redoleary]

That does look down and dirty and quick. Will be trying that one.
I love a slo-mo knot.
Shug

Tough to make a knot look cool.... I'm not sure slo-motion is the answer

Well, never to be found by YOU anyway... somebody's finding them.

Great hitch Red. Thanks for the video.

You're welcome, glad you liked it, any excuse to make a video is a good one

[chickenwing]

COOL knot and I love the 'instant replay' in slow-mo

[canoebie]

Nice Red, I like it, will be using it as part of my "fiddle factor" next time I am out.

[Redoleary]

COOL knot and I love the 'instant replay' in slow-mo

Thanks CW, I think its a cool hitch too.

Nice Red, I like it, will be using it as part of my "fiddle factor" next time I am out.

Thanks Canoebie, its sorta fun to fiddle with, plus I think chicks dig it

[mountain_man_mike]

Or just do the hitch and then hold tension as you drive the stake into the ground.

+1 to that. Knotty's suggestion looks like a great approach for that knot.

[Knotty]

+1 to that. Knotty's suggestion looks like a great approach for that knot.

I believe it's what Redoleary had in mind from the beginning, so credit where credit belongs.

[backpackingZombie]

I have a terrible memory for knots, but this is pretty nice for a quick setup and non-messy tear down.