How to attach a kite-line with a larkshead knot
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
- My 1,442nd kite video. In flying hundreds of different kites, big and small, on thousands of occasions, I've always used a larkshead knot to attach the flying line, with not one failure. I'm often asked how to tie this knot, so here's an easy guide. Once you've used it, you will probably continue to do so - it's so simple and effective.
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Jim has helped many of us in so many ways. With knots, stacking, where to buy, and for me how to assemble a kite. I use to shy away from flying my '49 octopus because I didn't know how to perform a daisy chain. Now I can't wait to fly it without fear of goofing it up. Thanks, Jim.
Thanks, Mark. I'm just glad the information has been useful. I found it hard to find anything when I started, so I try to pass on a bit of what I've learned since.
@@JimNicholls Thank you again for your time and skill. I also use daisy chains for several of my larger sleds, and it works great. Also, your replies are always gracious.
Marble Arts Design Productions I've only just seen your comment, which didn't show up in my notifications as it was tagged onto my reply to Mark Groh. Thank you for your appreciation - it makes my efforts feel more worthwhile.
Good video Jim. Very informative. No more snaps for me. Thanks Jim!
Very wise, Dewey. I saw one break not long ago, and it's also easy to fail to close one properly, with bad results. The larkshead is pretty well foolproof, I've found.
Thank you, Jim. When I got into kite flying again, I saw several of your videos about the larkshead knot and have always used them since. Ha! I remember trying to tie the knot the first several times, and now I laugh at myself how easy it is--once a person knows how. Thank you again.
I found everything hard when I started - assembling kites, tying knots, flying - but thousands of hours of experience have made things a bit easier. However, I still make mistakes, and still have more to learn.
Thanks for posting this. Super useful!
I'm glad it was helpful.
Hi Jim. Excellent vid. This is how I attach all my kites. If I may, here’s another quick step to your kite line loop. I tie a knot at the end so I’ll have a large loop and then a small, maybe 1/4”, loop on the end. When I make my larks-head knot and attach it to the pig-tail I have this little 1/4” loop sticking out. When it comes time to detach the kite I grab the pig-tail knot and the loop. Presto it opens up. 😮
Thanks. I actually made a video about what you describe a while ago. See: th-cam.com/video/NPhB_Gc7gVw/w-d-xo.html .
This was the first knot video I actually got thank you
You're welcome. I'm glad it was useful.
My go to video for demonstrating the larkshead
I'm glad it was useful, Peter.
Thank you i just got a new kite and im new to kite flying and i had a tab on the kite and didint know hot to tie the thread but you helped me thanks!
Glad it helped, and I hope you have a lot of fun with your kite.
This was very helpful! thanks Jim!
Glad to hear it! You are welcome.
helped me alot
That's good to know. Thanks for your comment.
Yep. Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thank you Jim I can't wait to take my granddaughter kite flying it's been a few years
I hope you have a lot of fun. It's important to encourage young people to fly, otherwise kites will die out when we oldies disappear.
Thanks Jim! Awesome video
Glad you liked it! You may have noticed the playlist with other "how to" videos which might be useful: th-cam.com/users/JimsKitesNZplaylists .
Always good information..!
Thank you!
Very good tip, thank you!
I'm glad it was useful.
Excellent video thank you for posting works a treat much appreciated thank you,Dellboy
You're very welcome!
Do you have a video showing how to tie a loop at the end of the line?
It's just a simple overhand knot - the same way I show to tie a "pigtail" in this video: th-cam.com/video/s9isfI52rOs/w-d-xo.html .
@@JimNicholls Thank you!
@@garyesposito4025 You're welcome.
Nice tutorial on the larkshead. Could I trouble you for the name of the background tune?
It's called "Who's using who" and came from the TH-cam free audio library.
Thanks for all your great videos Jim. Have you used this type of knot with very large line? I recently flew my Power Sled 81 for the first time with #1250 line and when I tried the larks head like normal it looked like the bridle knot was going to pull right through larkshead. I ended up making the larkshead on the bridle against the end loop on my kite line. Thanks again for all the content, I always love seeing new videos on your channel.
Thanks for your comment, Greg - I'm glad you enjoy the videos. I used a larkshead on my Power Sled 81 each time I flew it, with no problem (I don't have that kite any more.) Some kites have a rather small knot at the tow point (can't remember if that did) but I just tie another if I think it might need it.
very help ful
That's good. Have fun with your kite!
The other end, what knot do you use to tie the line to the kite wheel? Thnx.
Usually just a slip knot, or a double slip knot if I want to be more sure that it's secure. I have never had one come undone.
Thanks for the video. Do I need to tie a loop in the end of the line first? And then use this loop to create the larkshead using that? Cheers!
Yes, correct. I find it is always the best way to attach a line, and I never use any other method.
Not useful at all
A lot of people disagree with you on that. You didn't have to watch, or waste your time commenting.