I have a sort of slip knot on mine, like a noose knot I suppose. But it has been so long since I made one that I can't remember how to tie the noose knot. This is really helpful for lengthening or shortening the line which has come in handy for me too many times to count. I would be interested in re-learning that knot!
Cool idea but at what point is just buying it better than DIY? One carabiner is $30 (450# capacity not the 66#) so $60 just in carabiners. I found a contact tow from North Waters for $35. I'll admit I like making stuff myself but not when it cost me way more than just buying it.
Just what I needed thanks. I used a bit of whipping instead of the hog-ring, turned out real nice and a good feeling to make it myself.
This is the best video I've seen on constructing a contact tow line.
For anyone looking this is a Kong Classic Genius 8kN/80mm 316 Stainless carabiner with 6mm paracord approx and stainless steel hog ring.
I was wondering, Leon, what size carabiner did you use and what size hog ring???
I have a sort of slip knot on mine, like a noose knot I suppose. But it has been so long since I made one that I can't remember how to tie the noose knot. This is really helpful for lengthening or shortening the line which has come in handy for me too many times to count. I would be interested in re-learning that knot!
+Iamhomeslice use a midshipmans hitch. google it.
Cool idea but at what point is just buying it better than DIY? One carabiner is $30 (450# capacity not the 66#) so $60 just in carabiners. I found a contact tow from North Waters for $35. I'll admit I like making stuff myself but not when it cost me way more than just buying it.
Size of carabiner ? Links would help
Genial !!........:)
It is not a tow line unless it has a quick release. Carrabiners under load cannot be released.
Translation of "BCU speak" for Americans: kit = gear.