Tying a button knot soft shackle WITH break tests - for slacklining and highlining

Matt Stolling shows you how to tie a button knot soft shackle with the camera over the shoulder, and then we break test it at the end (with slow motion) at 72.9KN. We also demonstrate the different ways to tighten the knot.
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[@JerryGarciaPOBox]

As an offshore fisherman who has seen every type of mistake & sadly the consequences of not just knowing how to properly tie a knot but using the wrong knot, or not able to tie one backwards, upside, etc., while under pressure* or having someone screaming at you, this is a fantastic video.

[@shanebrewster2384]

You guys are AWESOME!! Tree climber/woodman-tradesman here. Although I am not a slack line walker I have been interested in soft shackles for my woodworking enterprise. Thanks to you and this channel I learn SO much. The cross-over between slack lining and rigging for tree work and/or tree climbing is tightly woven and well dressed! Oh wait, that’s knot lingo-of which we share common ground. 🙌

[@stanleyfreihofer3576]

This is, by far, the best presentation I've seen for forming a button knot. Clear, concise explanation and excellent visual aids using over the shoulder perspective and different colored ropes to enhance clarity. This is a commendable depiction for tying a very confusing knot. Thank you!

[@tanguerochas]

Yesterday I taught a lesson for the Hoofer Sailing Club on soft shackles using your video. We used two pieces of colored paracord for practice before attempting to tie in the Dyneema. All four students successfully completed a soft shackle with the knot. (Hardening to follow.) Thank you.

[@tomferrin1148]

I do a lot of off road 4x4 trails (technically OHV trails) and UHMWPE rope is all the rage these days when you need to recover a vehicle from things as simple as a tire-stuck-in-the-ditch to the more complex and difficult OMG recoveries. Synthetic rope is so much safer and easier to handle than steel winch line. There's a plethora of soft shackles on the market to go along with the synthetic winch line but I wanted to make my own. I watched several videos on how to tie a button knot, but this one was by far the best. Thanks for taking the time to make it!

[@SCBiscuit13]

I'm a sailor and learning to splice and make my soft shackles for boat applications. You climbing guys really know your shit when it goes to ropes. Thanks for the vid!

[@BrOckSams0n]

Tying Knots can be confusing. Teaching others can be really difficult. This was done very well, thank you. Repeatedly showing how the knot should look at different steps and common ways to tie it incorrectly helps people learn. So, well done and again, thank you.

[@MikeM-gs2fv]

I have been making soft shackles for my boat using the diamond knot..this is the best video on YT for showing the button knot which takes time and lots of practice...My thanks to you for making it look easy.This video is Brilliant!!!

[@TheShoelaceBandit]

This is the best how to tie a button knot video I have found. Its slow enough and very clearly explained and demonstrated, that I was able to tie it while watching with out having to rewind or pause. Furthermore after learning this technique I have come to conclusion that many of the tutorials out there are not tying the button knot correctly.

[@shanebrewster2384]

Watching this video saved me $$$!! Please accept this token of my gratitude 🙏 🙌, now your wisdom has been implemented in Alaska!!

[@sailingmariposa7887]

Thank you, looking forward to making some shackles. When I burry tails I pull them through the core with my fid first, then taper the ends and milk them back into the core. Just another method.

[@crw4rxc]

Thank you. Very well done video. Love the shaggy rug, takes me back to the '70's.

[@larryl4881]

That is really helpful. The over the shoulder view was helpful

[@MRTNMARTO]

Great (maybe the best) video on how to make a soft shackle with button knot!!! Thanks!

[@neilquigley1030]

best one i've seen! the over-the-shoulder perspective is very helpful!!

[@ashleynevins4458]

You did a great job explaining everything. Thanks.

[@fabianstelco6468]

Ditto to all the other positive comments. My only issue is that I didn't see this video 4 years ago. Really excellent work.

[@Aimsport-video]

love your double-checks. well done!

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