DOUBLE DRAGON Loop: 2X Tying Methods & Deep Dive Discussion!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 พ.ย. 2024
- In this episode, I will demonstrate 2x tying methods for the Double Dragon fixed loop knot, and I will show how you can use each of these tying methods to install a piece of hardware, such as a ring!
There is also a "deep dive discussion" segment, where I will talk about this knot, its structure, its applications, and how it compares to other popular loops knots in depth -- but without taking up too much of your time!
Short Form Video #1: • Double Dragon Loop Kno...
Short Form Video #2: • Double Dragon Loop Kno...
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It is a great knot and can be tied in line too , hugs my friend
What I believe you're saying is that it can be tied "mid-line" (or as you said, "on line"). Yes, but only if you use the first tying method! I'm going to pin this comment because it's important! Hugs!
@@Knot-orious in line , sorry
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@@Knot-orious sorry, in line 🙋
"In-line" is maybe more accurate than "mid-line," but both are correct. I think they are synonyms. But I'll look into that.
@@Knot-orious Can this knot be used as a running Double Dragon for use as a retrievable anchor? I've always been taught to use the Alpine Butterfly, but I wonder if the Double Dragon has enough bulk to be used in this application?
I noticed that you can tie this knot lefty or righty. I did exactly the opposite and mirrored yours. Aldo I added more rounds or turns just to see and made a couple of discoveries. Hope all is well with you. Even bigger huggs
Curious as to what you've discovered. Feel free to hit me up via email! You already know the address! =-D Yes, I have learned how to tie this knot from a variety of different orientations. You only need to remember one orientation for each tying method and, if I could suggest one over the other, I would recommend the second method!
Amigo todos los nudos, todos, pueden realizarse a la "derecha" o a la"izquierda" absolutamente todos
@alicanay1 Soy plenamente consciente de ello. El término técnico para esto es quiralidad; que se refiere a la versión diestra de un nudo versus la versión zurda de un nudo. ¿Por qué comentan esto? ¿A qué se refiere esto? Solo preguntaba. EDIT: Ah, ya veo. Estabas hablando con el cartel original, pero me etiquetaste por accidente.
That shape of rope on the 2nd method is a munter. Cool knot!
Wow! You're almost certainly absolutely correct in this assertion! I should have known that! =-D
Love it! I often find myself tying a mid-line loop on a bull rope to pull with my tractor - how well does this knot untie after very heavy loading compared with, say, a bowline on a bight? It appears to be at least as easy to tie. I love the alpine butterfly in general, but it's a real bear to untie after that kind of load, so I'm on the lookout for a new favorite mid-line loop for that type of use.
Quick suggestion while I'm at it: adding chapters to your long-form videos would be great!
This knot unties rather easily compared to other loop knots. Maybe not as easily as the bowline on a bight, but definitely as easy as a bowline with a yosemite finish or a bowline with a scott's locked finish! Just break the collar that goes around the loop and push the loop strands into the knot and then push the working end back into the two coils an it comes undone so easily after being heavily loaded!
You make a good point about adding chapters! I'll do my best to start doing that going forward. I'll add the chapters in the description for the videos! EXCELLENT suggestion! Thank you! Always looking for a new way to improve engagement and I'm always paying attention to what my viewers suggest to me! So I promise I am taking yours to heart!
Knotorious, excellent demonstration of how to tie a Double Dragon. Why isn't this knot taught to arborists? It is superior to the bowline in stability. I especially like the 2nd method you demonstrate using a Munter Hitch to begin the knot. As a former rock climber, I'm very familiar with the Munter, which is an alternative belay hitch for both rock climbers and arborists if all you have is a carabiner. Thanks for another well done video!
I'm not entirely certain why this knot isn't more popular than it actually should be! It's easily my favorite fixed loop knot and you can create it in running form just like a running bowline, but with twice the security! I'm not sure why this knot isn't more popular among arborists! I'm definitely doing my part to help popularize it as best as I can! I use it all of the time! Yes, the name for the formation I had was a "munter." Not sure how that evaded me at the time! =-P Thanks for all of your comments!
@@Knot-orious I am surprised as well. Also my favorite loop knot. I learned it for cave rescue. And learned it can also be tied as a double loop in a similar way to the double Alpine butterfly. It has many advantages over the bowline. For example it can be tied without the tail. The tale is not necessary for it to be secure and life supporting. Hence the advantages in rescue. It's also more efficient than the figure 8 which requires more rope. It also holds in wet (cave) and slippery (mud) conditions. It can be tied without dressing and setting and still be life supporting therefore it's more forgiving in emergencies. If dressed and set it holds in bungee cord as well. Over the years I've tried this knot in every rope material that I could find including metals wires and chain. My favorite knot by a mile.
@@GarryNichols Great summary of many of the Double Dragon's benefits over the bowline, and over many other loop knots as well. It definitely is one of the most underrated knots and it is my favorite also for good reason. Far superior to the Bowline in many regards and I would encourage that anyone looking for the highest quality loop knot should take the time to learn how to tie the Double Dragon! Thanks for the great comment! I completely agree with everything you had to say! =-D
I would not trust this loop knot without tying a 2 or 3 turn stopper knot to finish it of in a life critical situation. You can also make it a Triple Dragon for extra friction holding. I like to tie the Double Dragon loop the same way I tie the Perfection loop but instead of passing the end through the other loop I pass it behind and through the loop
I respect that. No harm in creating a safer knot. Thanks for commenting!
Is the double dragon loop one of your inventions?
No, the Double Dragon was created by someone else! I merely demonstrate both tying methods in this video and I may be the first ever to demonstrate how to use both methods to connect a piece of loose or fixed hardware (that exists in one video). I've never seen anyone use method #1 to show how to attach hardware!