Just wanted to say that I’ve REALLY been enjoying your knot-tying videos. I’ve learned more from you than anyone else. And as a teacher, I want to say that you are THE BEST teacher of knot-tying that I have found! So thank you very much!
That Kalmyk Look reminded me of the Siberian Hitch (or Evenk Knot) when you were tying it. ( I'll have to go back and see what the differences are when they're being tied. I'm a little fuzzy on the Siberian hitch at the moment. It's been a while since I've tied it.)
Great presentation. One observation about the Zeppelin loop: Note that, after release, the end of the rope remains loosely knotted with itself and has to be untied. This isn't a big problem, but it would be more convenient if the knot would release cleanly in one motion. That can be achieved by basing the loop on the Rigger's bend, rather than the Zeppelin bend. Both the Rigger's and the Zeppelin are made of two interlaced overhand knots, but the Rigger's passes through the center of the pretzel-shape, rather than the upper loop. When properly tied, the Rigger's version of this loop still releases by pulling on the "ears" of the knot, but it comes out perfectly straight with no entangled parts. Thanks - Joe C.
I like these knots a lot. Will come in handy when making trips with tarps and covering my truck bed and having fun while doing so practicing these. Can you do a video on butcher string knots. I've heard there are three. I only know one, which is a variation of a slip knot. Good for roast. Not practical for implications.
Great stuff! But, I reckon there’s a reason you swapped to a slinkier rope for the Kalmyk Loop! Your method is memorable but I end up with a mess, that looks nothing like the Kalmyk but is topologically equivalent to it. After much dressing, the Kalmyk finally emerges!
In another of your videos th-cam.com/video/D9mLb1HkuSw/w-d-xo.html you tie the Zeppelin Loop a different way. In that video you start with an underhand knot (or left handed overhand knot). The method in the present video, starting with an overhand knot, is easier for me to visualize and remember.
What's with all these videos claiming bowline is easy to untie but they don't demonstrate it? It is easy enough, but not obvious before you've seen it done, so maybe show it...
Just wanted to say that I’ve REALLY been enjoying your knot-tying videos. I’ve learned more from you than anyone else. And as a teacher, I want to say that you are THE BEST teacher of knot-tying that I have found! So thank you very much!
I appreciate that very much, thank you.
Awesome! Another great non-jamming fixed loop is the Alpine Butterfly.
Excellent videos, Im learning a lot from you.
Thank you so much👍
Thank you for your excellent video!
That Kalmyk Look reminded me of the Siberian Hitch (or Evenk Knot) when you were tying it. ( I'll have to go back and see what the differences are when they're being tied. I'm a little fuzzy on the Siberian hitch at the moment. It's been a while since I've tied it.)
Good stuff. I always dismissed the Zeppelin Loop as being too difficult to tie, but I will try this.
One of my favorite fixed loop knots is the angler. There's a way to tie it so once you know it you can do it blindfolded and it comes apart well.
Great video th!
Great presentation. One observation about the Zeppelin loop: Note that, after release, the end of the rope remains loosely knotted with itself and has to be untied. This isn't a big problem, but it would be more convenient if the knot would release cleanly in one motion. That can be achieved by basing the loop on the Rigger's bend, rather than the Zeppelin bend. Both the Rigger's and the Zeppelin are made of two interlaced overhand knots, but the Rigger's passes through the center of the pretzel-shape, rather than the upper loop. When properly tied, the Rigger's version of this loop still releases by pulling on the "ears" of the knot, but it comes out perfectly straight with no entangled parts. Thanks - Joe C.
Oh! After I tied it correctly (still not sure where I went wrong. I thought I followed you directly) it does look just like the zeplin bend!
Which of these knots are the most and least likely to weaken the rope?
The Bowline
Thank you so much your a lifesaver
What brand& size is the cream/beige white colored rope? How would you say, the thicker rope could handle as far as tensile strength goes?
I like these knots a lot. Will come in handy when making trips with tarps and covering my truck bed and having fun while doing so practicing these. Can you do a video on butcher string knots. I've heard there are three. I only know one, which is a variation of a slip knot. Good for roast. Not practical for implications.
What is a good way to tie two sticks together to make a longer pole?
Great stuff! But, I reckon there’s a reason you swapped to a slinkier rope for the Kalmyk Loop! Your method is memorable but I end up with a mess, that looks nothing like the Kalmyk but is topologically equivalent to it. After much dressing, the Kalmyk finally emerges!
Is the last loop difficult to untie after a heavy load? You had basically no load, yet that slip still looked a little stubborn.
Excellent
Why do we need more than just the bowline knot for making fixed loops?
I'm really curious what kind of cord you're using and how thick it is.
It’s Paramax, they make it in 1/4 inch and 5/16 inch. I use the 5/16 inch. amzn.to/3cbK10V
Nice.
The Kalmyk Loop thumbnail is spelled Comic Loop.
That last knot kinda creeped me out at first. I thought you were tying it with a snake of some sort! 😳
In another of your videos th-cam.com/video/D9mLb1HkuSw/w-d-xo.html you tie the Zeppelin Loop a different way. In that video you start with an underhand knot (or left handed overhand knot). The method in the present video, starting with an overhand knot, is easier for me to visualize and remember.
Fixed loop? Figure eight
Bends? Figure eight
Running loop? Figure eight
Stopper? Figure eight
Hotel? Trivago
What's with all these videos claiming bowline is easy to untie but they don't demonstrate it? It is easy enough, but not obvious before you've seen it done, so maybe show it...
The bowline is so well-known that creators don’t go into much detail. It would be like a fitness guy going into the benefits of drinking water.