Tarp tension system
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A storm was coming, so we had to tie knots for a tarp.  We did not want rain getting into the house while construction was going on for dormers and roofing. This system can be used for a rain fly while you’re camping too. The cord came from Home Depot.  - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
The Artillery Loop.
You got it
@@First_Class_Amateur It looks functionally similar to an Alpine Butterfly. Is there a distinction between an Artillery Loop and an Alpine Butterfly?
@@petervilla5221 I too thought Alpine.
I think Alpine don't jam
@@krlegend4084 It does, under enough load. I think HowNot2 have some tests...
I think what's fascinating for those of us with intermediate knot knowledge isn't that you're showing *knots*, you're basically showing inventions made up of knots we might already know.
Like, I *knew* the french bowline but never used it for anything; yet it comes up repeatedly in your videos in creative ways.
Love this channel!
I simply love knowing different types of knots. I just don’t know why I can never remember anything other than a truckers hitch. I agree with a previous commenter that your Venus flytrap “knot”, is just another beautiful way to use such things. Thank you so much for your video. I really hope I can hang onto this one!
Great demonstration! If nothing else, this illustrates why it's important to know a lot of different knots and practice them regularly. Having a decent sized catalog to draw from means there'll always be a way to get the job done. Many knots will do the same thing, and some folks will prefer one over the other. But if you don't work to incorporate those knots into your daily life, they won't be there when you really do need them.
Or a $6 ratchet strap
All you really need to know is 4 knots and you can do anything
@@Starkl3t I agree and have often said the same. Clove hitch, bowline, truckers hitch and a sheet bend, but for some reason I know about 100 more. For tarps I prefer a Stopper knot, like a Double-Overhand, just to keep the rope from pulling through the hole, because it tends not to tear out the grommet like a French Bowline would by distributing the load around the entire circumference..
You may already know this, but if you like using the double overhand knot as a stopper, you should try the “Ashley’s Stopper Knot”. I has a larger, symmetrical circumference, and it is easier to untie after being subjected to a heavy load
@@Starkl3t Or at least less than 10👍
Free advice: when installing a tarp go over the ridge line whenever possible to keep water from running down under the tarp. Worth every penny.
You, sir, are worth your weight in pixels. Good advice.
Duhh
Advice not asked for. The video was about the knots and system which worked well.
teetime6792 Nobody asked for your comment as well. But the difference is, that georgeclarks comment is useful to some people, while yours is useful to no one.
I don't mean to be mean, if you happen to be autistic or something like that, I want you to know that some people share ideas just out of kindness.
@@Schlohmotion great reply
Just got in the knot world, realised that if you know 10 basic knots and you've got some imagination, the possibilities are endless. Thank you my friend❤
I watched this ages ago, now come back to it and realise the full genius of it. You are amazing sir.
Wow, thanks!
Taut line hitch and Truckers hitch work well and are much simpler to do. Interesting knots.
Exactly what I was gonna say. The first knot was alright for a quick release system, but the rest was just taking something simple and complicating it.
Yeah, it is better to learn one Trucker Hitch version that works in all scenarios. Learning one Trucker Hitch version really well is better than half-knowing a bunch of different tension hitches.
@@jakemccoy Right. Bowline or slipped half hitches to secure the grommet, then a simple truckers hitch. Leave it loose until all four corners are attached and then tension it up.
This is the voodoo hitch, aka transport hitch. The first buckle could have been replaced with any tie-off. The funky artillery loop could have been replaced with an alpine butterfly or directional figure 8. The last buckle could have been replaced, with any fixed loop - but it must be a fixed loop. The whole resulting things is a voodoo hitch without carabiners. Very cool.
truckers hitch would work and no hard knots tied as well
I prefer the alpine butterfly as my loop also
Rob, this video IS the truckers hitch 😂
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Yup. Seems a bit over complicated to me.
@stephanddd, true observations. In this non life-supporting application, this Artillery Loop is an easier and quicker tie than the Alpine Butterfly. Seems appropriate. Of course, the buckles are more appropriate for a length that you will be reusing the same way often, or as a teaching opportunity (such as this is).
Thank you for the very helpful advice!
My roof is leaking and in these conditions your wise advice on how to make a tarp tensioning system is the best help! Bravo!
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At first I was about to ask why this instead of for example the trucker's hitch you've shown before, but just then you explained that the adjustability after tying and hitching it tight makes great sense.
Same thought here! 👍🏻
Can you explain this? I am wondering the same but don't get it
@@welcomb with the truckers hitch you would need to untie to re-adjust with this one you can just adjust on the fly
I love this, you explained it and showed it in a way that was easy to learn and duplicate! so many of these either go too fast or want to do tricks with their hands to make it "easier" ! Just wanted to say thanks!
I simply love this channel.
Impressive. My time in the BSA was valuable, if long ago. I'm a bit rusty. This is incentive to ratchet up my knot game. Thank you.
I’ve upgraded. The taunt line hitch has been replaced with the Farrimond Friction Hitch.
Equal tension -- whoa, that's genius
Loving that “buckle” knot. THANKS!
Hello
Love your channel with practical rope work. The knot is called artillery loop.
I agree with Nazanin, the Artillery loop is one of the many knots derived from a marline spike hitch.
Great vid mate. The middle loop knot looks like an alpine butterfly. Used in climbing/mountaineering for equal three way pull strength. Thanks again for all the knowledge.
It's not an alpine butterfly, only looks like one on one side. It's an artillery loop.
Nice knot. The combo double bowline and Venus flytrap make a lovely system. Adding the truckers hitch makes it very effective. I deal with 45+ mph gusts and I want to try this method.
This is one of the best knot systems that I have ever seen! So cleaver! Thank you
You need to ensure your gutters are cleaned before storm season. It stops water backing up and rubbish blocking your down-spouts. Oh and great video, very informative. Thanks
Good information, thanks for sharing!
ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT!!
THANK YOU!
The in-line loop is known by fisherman as a drop loop. Great video.
Sweet cheese us. Thanks you. Awesome knotting. Looks very prof. Trying to remember all of it
Thanks for showing. Very useful knots that you are showing here. The Texan should watch this video so less sofas, less ladders flying off from truck beds on the highways.
I REALLY LIKE this !!!!! I tie stuff like this all the time and can really use this.
nice vid. thanks for the instructional. never knew the double bowline could be used as a buckle. always used it to anchor 2 line to a single point.
Great idea. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks a lot for sharing this amazing knot!!
This seems even cleaner than the truckies hitch finished off with a couple if half hitches
A very original version of Trucker's loop...but better! Ty very much! 🙏
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Excellent video...Just what I need ...
Hello ! I found a very similar system just a few months ago by playing around with ropes, great trick to know for whenever a tention has to be often adjusted ! Thank for sharing a better way to do it !
Tension? 😂
@@-iceraptor-it’s tent engineering
Ah the carters hitch.
First thing I learned as an apprentice was to tie the loads on the truck
You could just use a Farrimond hitch...it would be much easier and quicker...this is cool though.
Nice little system, if a little complicated. Have you done a video on the Farimond friction hitch? It's what I use in this type of application, coupled with a bowline. Fast, secure, easily adjustable and quick release. Great knot I reckon, and a relatively new one.
I haven´t tied any tarps but that is the way i know how to do it. I consider this video to be of academical value. It shows a different way to get results and the situations where you can use this kind of double bowline knot.
Seems complicated at first, but after doing 1 tarp, it only takes me about 3-4 minutes to tarp a roof now.
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That knot is #153 in the Ashley Book of Knots, also known as the Man-Harness Knot & Harness Loop.
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No, that is NOT an Alpine Butterfly Loop... tie the two side by side and you will see the difference. I think the Alpine is much more secure under high tension... this knot seems to slip and close up some - at least with small diameter paracord. But it is fast and easy to tie.
Alpine B isn’t exactly very complicated and taking to long to tie either so… if it’s better, go for it :)
Indeed. The Alpine butterfly knot is the best. It can handle shock loading, ring loading, pull from single or multiple directions at once, and never spills or jams (at least not in my experience). There are so many other uses for it as well, like sectioning off a damaged part of your rope. It can be tied in the bight or around an object. And there is also an alpine butterfly bend that is tied almost exactly the same way, so if you learn the alpine butterfly loop, you get a second knot for free (alpine butterfly bend). The knot is highly regarded by climbers and arborists, and for good reason
Well done! Very useful!
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0:38 There's a subtle difference between the French and Portuguese bowlines. The Portuguese doesn't go through the loop twice like how you did it, but the French does.
2:43 It's an Artillery Loop or Harness Loop (ABOK 153).
According to ABOK it is #1052 Double Harness Loop :-)
Another method,, nice set up btw..
Using 2 type hitch combo..
I find that a few bungee balls work pretty well for me. I know it doesn't replace having good knot knowledge.
Thank you for sharing this tips
Love the 'Venus fly trap'. That mid line loop looks like a Butterfly knot
Super Useful! Thank you
A little overcomplicated, but I do like the first knot. After that i probably would've gone with a taut line or truckers hitch.
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The adjustable section is a Poldo Tackle. An inline version has been called the Voodoo Loop with the use of carabiners instead of the "Venus Fly Trap."
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I barely clicked on this video. Didn't think I needed this information. I can't wait to practice this.
BONUS: I ❤ the way you tied that 🦋 knot
Great video
Thanks for giving me a chance!
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Ha ha...
You're one of my favorite knot "tiers" . I just didn't think I needed this Particular knot. I thought it was going to be just a tension knot. I love your channel!!!
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Like from Thailand. It's such a proper knot.
Very interesting Sir.thanks
Impressive demonstration. Alpine butterfly. Haha
its an Alpine butterfly knot in the middle loop. The whole setup is really cool, great video!
Not exactly alpine butterfly.
The loop is what is named in ABOK #1052 Double Hardness Loop
nice trucker's hitch :)
That is one long length of line.
Prusic knot. Thanks for to knot system!
I see a lot of advantages to your method but it seems time consuming to me and maybe too fancy for quick deployments. I just do a Siberian Hitch on the tarp and a truckers hitch on the other end to provide tension. But I could easily leave french bowlines on the end of all my lines, and save one of the time consuming steps. Interesting knots for sure. I have watched a lot of knot videos and have never seen any of these knots used like this. Very cool.
It's an "Artillery loop"...
Was just popping down to say that... ya beat me too it!
you could try the truckers hitch. If make it twice can multiply the pull by 4
Honestly, I think a self biting truckers hitch is more simple. I have never had one go loose of fail.
Freaking knot god!! Every knot I know cept tying my shoes I learned from u and I been in the oilfield 30 years 😅
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MAN! Thank you so much!
2:45 Artillery loop knot
Very cool. Simpler than the Alpine butterfly?
i'm not a knottologists in any way but this looks more or less like a truckers hitch with extra steps.
very interesting tho :)
Very good video nice and clear easy to follow without the waffle . Most of the various rope knot tying comes primarily from Rigging on sailing ships i wish i was a Boy Scout
Your killing man… you are my go to video guy for any knot.
Nice! I like it.
The name of the loop at 2'25" is butterfly hank., Thanks for the video.
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If you absolutely must not pierce your roof for whatever reason with nails or screws, then this would work I guess. However, battening down the tarp directly to the roof surface with lathing strips is the only way to ensure that wind is not allowed or at least severely limited to enter the space beneath the tarp, which is the most typical and fastest way that a tarp covering your roof ends up in the neighboring zip code.
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Ayuh.
I sleep better when it's battened 👍
Piercing a roof that you intend to reuse, for a tarp that only needs to last one day? That doesn’t seem like a good trade.
@@JasperJanssen Who says the tarp needs to last for one day? Have you ever worked with homeowners insurance people?
Basically a voodoo hitch with no hardware, very cool, thanks!!!
First class amature is darn near a master at knot improvisation
Tnx for the tips i love you
That loop is a butterfly.
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That's pretty cool.
Did he just say "it's KNOT as easy as you would think"?
Nice
For the inline loop, I'd be very tempted to make an alpine butterfly. I have a really quick way of tying it.
Thank you.
Gosh those are some COOL k-nots.
looks complicated, wouldn't a truckers hitch be easier and quicker to use?
Truckers hitch isn't self locking
@@Starkl3tautomatic truckers hitch, is self locking/progress capturing. He has a video on his channel.
Yeah, he likes complicated things 🤣
Beautiful use.
Genius... 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Terrific. I would name the whole thing ''adjustable truckers hitch''
Just brilliant.
Its a great knotting system
great knot, does a great job
... but .. yea there is a but ... it has a tendency to "wiggle loose" when there is much movement (like a tarp corner and much wind)
Brilliant!
*slow clap* a proper rope mechanic here
BRILLIANT!
Awesome!!!!!
Amazing!