**ADDED INFO + COMMON QUESTIONS ANSWERED* :* *Companion Blog Post:* thebearessentials.com/blogs/knot-tying/how-to-tie-the-farrimond-friction-hitch *1) Firstly, the Field Knot tying Kit is here (Thx for your support!)* www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV4J4BKB?maas=maas_adg_97509F8C72EF4B0621284CA42F0CD705_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas *2) Why do you tie the loop UNDER the Ridgeline and not OVER (like the "by the book" method)* The simplified answer is this - The benefit you may see by going OVER is that there will be 1 extra wrap - leading to more friction. The negative is that wrapping this way leads the inertia of that loop to "want" to unravel against the bight that goes through it. Basically, as you adjust the hitch, it will very slightly loosen. You can get the same amount of friction by doing 1 extra wrap while doing my method of tying. I haven't found any need for the extra friction as it holds tarps, guylines etc just fine this way (even 4-5 wraps wont hold a hammock with paracord - maybe with other rope it will, though) Anyways, that's why ^ *3) Is this just a prusik with a bight?"* No, a prusik is technically better - but it serves a different purpose. The prusik pulls tension from the center loop, which means it utilizes all the wraps. With this hitch, it pulls tension technically from both ends, but most realistically from one end. If dressed really well - it can pull from both ends, but most times tying this and the use cases dont really warrant spending that much time dressing it to perfection. Even so, it wont have the same ability as a prusik.
Knots are hard for sure. When you're learning, you've got to keep track of up vs. down + left vs. right + forward vs. back for any piece of the cord that moved. Sometimes the cord obstructs itself so you can't see critical parts very well. Even after learning in one orientation, the next time you want to try the knot, whatever you want to tie around might be rotated relative to how you previously practiced. Then you have to transpose every move to match. And some tricks rely on not passing the end of the rope through something else. E.g., I can tie an alpine butterfly (usually) but not if it needs to encompass the band of a solid metal ring.
I think you underestimate how stupid most of us are. I'll watch the perfect video and tie the knot 50 times... and I'll still need it to tie knot 51. You're welcome for the clicks.
I don't often need to tied things up or down, I've found out knots are perishable skills, use-or-lose. Thanks for these, I greatly appreciate popping in for refreshers. Not only is this more secure, it's easier to tie!
Once I found this several years ago, it has been my go-to knot for setting up my tarp. It is incredibly convenient that one can tie it wherever on the rope, as around here, trees don't seem to come with standard distances between trees. I've taught it to several others, including a group of scout leaders. Everyone is always impressed by it - so take the time to learn it!
Amazing, do you tie it with the loop going under or over the main ridgeline? I do under, but I think the book way is over. (I’ve found some minor flaws with that approach - but nothing big!)
@@TheBearEssentialsI tend to tie it over and then I secure the quick release to avoid a situation where I accidentally pull the cord. It think the knot is symmetrical tied either way. The only difference is which way gravity "tugs" on the rest of the cord.
Another plus is it comes with a built-in drip tie. You know? When you rig a hammock line, the little knots you add on either side so the rain doesn’t drip in
This is an incredible channel and I've learned (and retained!) how to tie a lot of useful knots. Easy to follow the instructions and no unnecessary fluff to interfere with the actual topic. Thanks!!
Amazing, just tried this out. An adjustable quick release hitch you can easily tie in the middle of the rope is so useful. I can’t believe I hadn’t heard of this one before. Thanks for the great video!
@@woodswalker64 very very much so. Built for the backcountry camper! I made it primarily for me and the trips I do so lightweight + comfortable sleep is top of mind.
Years of looking for knot channel, thank you, did subscribe and will be back, you are very factual, informative, some people might not think of increasing turns for better hold, now the hammock almost lost me all together yet I smiled when you anchored it ( still small rope and I like a cotton / rayon for hammock ) all personal , exceptional video presentation, thank you
Farrimond, Dutch naval bowline, Double dragon. I teach (try to teach) those to everyone who stands still long enough, they are my 'go to' knots. Along with a few metal 'donuts', I can do the vast majority of rope tasks with them, they are virtually all I need.
That’s so cool. Nearly exactly the kind of thing I was looking for. I was trying to tie something down, not necessarily tightly, just to keep it from moving around too much. I wanted something I could adjust the tension and release quickly. Did a thing where I leave a midshipman hitch on the end and use it as an adjustable stopper knot. Hard to explain but I’m proud of what I came up with
Thank you. I came across this kind of randomly (all hail the predictive algorithms) and this is going to replace my camping knot. This is so easy and effective. Absolutely thank you
I've always liked that knot but learned it in a way that I never remember. I end up just using the taut line which is a good hitch too. You presented it in a way that I've not seen before. Thanks!
Thx Darren, means a lot to hear this. I’ll keep going til I cover all the good ones, so many different ways of tying and using em too. I appreciate the comment brother
Oh wow, I’m so happy to hear this helped. Thanks for supporting and doing that brother, much much appreciated! I hope you enjoy the kit! New knot video coming in the next couple days, it’s a really cool one!!
I remember suggesting that one in the comments of some of your first knot videos. Nice seeing you made a Video on it. Your production value is simply awesome.
@@TheBearEssentials don't apologize, work at your own pace and keep up your great work. I'm always happy to see your great videos and your take on some of my favorite knots
Wow, thanks DJ! The midshipsmen has been my preferred adjustable tension hitch, but this one's totally my style and I'm gonna check if it's my new favorite. I really dig your channel sir. Keep on kicking ass and stay aweome!
I tried putting the underhand loop "over" the main line, instead of under. 1:28 wrapping round the opposite way. It seems to hold better without slipping. I've not tried it with a hammock but it definitely is tighter and is obviously still quick release. A great knot which I will definitely use often. 👍
Hey Phillip, I answered this in another comment too! Yes that’s one way to tie it - the benefit you’re seeing is that of an extra wrap primarily. The downside of it that I’ve found is this: The loop now has inertia to unwrap toward the way in which you threaded through - so it “wants” to loosen itself in a sense. Not a big issue if your tying very tight etc but each time you slide the hitch to adjust, in my experience it loosens a tiny bit. Wrapping under will effectively give you one less wrap than over though, so I think that’s the big benefit your seeing - to combat this it’s just increasing the wraps by one. If that makes sense
so it's a prussic that loops in on itself to create a quick release pull? That seems easy enough! Which holds tension better in guylines though, this knot or the adjustable tautline hitch? I do like the way you explain all the knots. It's easy to follow your instructions, and you explain in what circumstances each knot would be useful. I have your knot cards already, and I look forward to new knot videos when they come out.
I love this knot! I learned it from "The Outdoor Boys" channel. I use it all the time! It's amazing to me that we are still inventing new (Like in the the last 30 years) knots!
I have used a Farrimond friction hitch for years on my hammock suspension and it doesn't slip even though I'm an "ample" guy. I don't know if my rope is THAT much different or not (1/4" Amsteel - 10+ years old), but I tie mine slightly differently. I put the reverse loop OVER the main line to twist it 3 times so the bight that I tuck my working end into is in the middle of the knot (comes up between main line & working line inside the first reverse loop) rather than the side. That way it it trapped within the initial reverse loop and can't twist loose, it would have to pull through to come undone (never has happened to me). Carefully dressing the knot is essential as well, a quick tug doesn't seem to work for me.
Nice, ya the reverse loop over the main line is the by the book way to tie it, but you adding a 3rd wrap increases even more friction! The issue with paracord is I was using nylon cord which both stretches and gets slick. So it won’t work with that for sure, but I’ve never tried it on amsteel, I’m definitely going to give it a go! Thx for sharing!
Common one in UK at least called the slippery adjustable loop, very very similar but you can hold tension on it while making the knot. Used for pegging out tarps, Ray Mears famed it in his bushcraft series. This one looks like it would need a longer length too. Great tutorial.
I use a UCR (universal constrictor rope) which is an adjustable friction hitch made of slippery Dyneema for my hammock and it works great. It can't be tied quickly or easily in the field which is its negative and is best prepared in advance.
@@TheBearEssentials Yes very similar to a woopie sling. But the bury is a straight pass through rather than in a loop so it is 1/2 the weight and size. I watched a youtube video on how to make one and it probably took 15 minutes on my first try with an improvised hook made from some wire I had around. It adjusts very smoothly and reliably and has been on my hammock for over 10 years and shows no signs of wear.
So cool! This overcomes the three main problems with the tautline... Which I love. But with a little ne that's longer than you require... Pulling those damned loops thru is a real PITA... Especially with pine twigs all over the ground.... I LOVE this.. Thank you. Prussic meets tautline hitch and has a love baby.
This one gives a quick release in exchange for not being able to tie under tension (rolling hitch, truckers). Thanks. For the hammock, quick release hitch situation, i recommend the siberian hitch. Besides being fun to tie with the hand wrap method, it lets you send a hitch up higher than you could normally reach (after you throw the rope around a taller branch or whatever). Only knot i know that you tie and untie from a distance.
Here in Florida it rains. . . . a lot. Once you practice this knot, can you get more proficient in it to do quickly? It kinda looks like a fishing knot that you wet to make it bind much better. Friends in Florida 🌴
Yes you can do it pretty quickly after practicing, I still can do the taut line faster - wetting reduces the heat from friction, which isn’t an issue on these but it is on fishing line. I’m a big fisherman my self, what do you go for in Florida??
Great hitch! The problem with rope for hammock suspension is rolling, stretching, and it’s tough on the bark. Use at least 1 1/2” webbing, to your preferred hammock attachment. For the tarp this is perfect.
Your knot videos have allowed me to actually understand and start knotting properly so i thank you for your great content. I just have one question: Is the international shipping ok for your shop items? I'm in Sweden and want to order knot cards and some tins. Have you shipped to Europe without issue?
I’m curious how effective is just a regular double knot for things compared to the ones you show, I love learning new knots but sometimes i wonder, is a double knot good enough right now
I use and love this knot, however, it seems to hold better for me if you take the underhand loop and place it over the other line (then start wrapping it around etc.) instead of under. Great explanation, btw!
Yes that’s one way to tie it - the downside of it that I’ve found is this: The loop now has inertia to unwrap toward the way in which you threaded through - so it “wants” to loosen itself in a sense. Not a big issue if your tying very tight etc but each time you slide the hitch to adjust, in my experience it loosens a tiny bit. Wrapping under will effectively give you one less wrap than over though, so I think that’s the big benefit your seeing - to combat this it’s just increasing the wraps by one. If that makes sense
@@TheBearEssentials yes this one additional wrap is exactly what I was seeing. I also tighten it up exactly as you described, that's probably why I didn't realise loosening - but that inspires me to experiment a bit more with it :)
Would doubling the rope along the length of adjustability work to increase the friction? Ie. create a big fixed loop to create a the double-rope section. Or is the non-roundness the resulting rope bad?
Actually, ive been using this knot for tying my hammock for some time now, and never had it slipped. It twisted and locked itself after i loaded with my bodyweight, so it is a bit harder to untie, but it always held perfectly.
Regarding the slippage when tying a hammock to the tree, I have 2 suggestions. 1) Cinch the knot tight to the tree, and then tie another adjustable knot closer to the hammock. 2) Double wrap the line around around the tree first, then adjust for length.
This seems superior to the tautline hitch in almost every way. Very similar to the prusik hitch in how it binds down. I assume this binds tighter than the taut as well.
Ya, I think the tautline is just faster in a sense, but I’m sure after doing this one a bit more I can get it up to the same speed, it’s hard to change from a go -to!
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**ADDED INFO + COMMON QUESTIONS ANSWERED* :*
*Companion Blog Post:* thebearessentials.com/blogs/knot-tying/how-to-tie-the-farrimond-friction-hitch
*1) Firstly, the Field Knot tying Kit is here (Thx for your support!)* www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV4J4BKB?maas=maas_adg_97509F8C72EF4B0621284CA42F0CD705_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
*2) Why do you tie the loop UNDER the Ridgeline and not OVER (like the "by the book" method)*
The simplified answer is this - The benefit you may see by going OVER is that there will be 1 extra wrap - leading to more friction. The negative is that wrapping this way leads the inertia of that loop to "want" to unravel against the bight that goes through it. Basically, as you adjust the hitch, it will very slightly loosen. You can get the same amount of friction by doing 1 extra wrap while doing my method of tying. I haven't found any need for the extra friction as it holds tarps, guylines etc just fine this way (even 4-5 wraps wont hold a hammock with paracord - maybe with other rope it will, though)
Anyways, that's why ^
*3) Is this just a prusik with a bight?"*
No, a prusik is technically better - but it serves a different purpose. The prusik pulls tension from the center loop, which means it utilizes all the wraps. With this hitch, it pulls tension technically from both ends, but most realistically from one end. If dressed really well - it can pull from both ends, but most times tying this and the use cases dont really warrant spending that much time dressing it to perfection. Even so, it wont have the same ability as a prusik.
I think people underestimate how hard it is to teach knots in an easy to understand way, with top notch footage on top.
Knots are hard for sure. When you're learning, you've got to keep track of up vs. down + left vs. right + forward vs. back for any piece of the cord that moved. Sometimes the cord obstructs itself so you can't see critical parts very well.
Even after learning in one orientation, the next time you want to try the knot, whatever you want to tie around might be rotated relative to how you previously practiced. Then you have to transpose every move to match.
And some tricks rely on not passing the end of the rope through something else. E.g., I can tie an alpine butterfly (usually) but not if it needs to encompass the band of a solid metal ring.
With top notch footage on the top notch
I think you underestimate how stupid most of us are. I'll watch the perfect video and tie the knot 50 times... and I'll still need it to tie knot 51.
You're welcome for the clicks.
@@corylohanlon i know the feeling dude.
That's why I use Animated Knots by Grog. For some reason the app isn't on google anymore though.
Once upon a time a Prusik and a taught line hitch had a baby and voila a super cool knot was born.
I learned how to tie it on my own. Call that a self-taught-line hitch. As for the knot you’re referring to, that’s a taut-line hitch.
😂@@archsys307
I don't often need to tied things up or down, I've found out knots are perishable skills, use-or-lose. Thanks for these, I greatly appreciate popping in for refreshers. Not only is this more secure, it's easier to tie!
Once I found this several years ago, it has been my go-to knot for setting up my tarp. It is incredibly convenient that one can tie it wherever on the rope, as around here, trees don't seem to come with standard distances between trees.
I've taught it to several others, including a group of scout leaders. Everyone is always impressed by it - so take the time to learn it!
Amazing, do you tie it with the loop going under or over the main ridgeline? I do under, but I think the book way is over. (I’ve found some minor flaws with that approach - but nothing big!)
@@TheBearEssentialsI tend to tie it over and then I secure the quick release to avoid a situation where I accidentally pull the cord.
It think the knot is symmetrical tied either way. The only difference is which way gravity "tugs" on the rest of the cord.
Another plus is it comes with a built-in drip tie. You know? When you rig a hammock line, the little knots you add on either side so the rain doesn’t drip in
These are great videos. You're teaching me when others failed. Amazing!
This is an incredible channel and I've learned (and retained!) how to tie a lot of useful knots. Easy to follow the instructions and no unnecessary fluff to interfere with the actual topic. Thanks!!
Just when I think I’ve learned every useful knot to know, you come along with this gem. Thank you so much for taking the time to make the video.
This is timely! I've been trying to figure it out after seeing a short video without explanation. Thanks DJ
Oh that’s awesome, perfect timing, I love it when that happens
This knot is genius and one of my new favorite
Ya!! Mine too!
Best knot tying tutorials anywhere!Thanks DJ.
Thanks a bunch 🫡
Amazing, just tried this out. An adjustable quick release hitch you can easily tie in the middle of the rope is so useful. I can’t believe I hadn’t heard of this one before. Thanks for the great video!
Ya it’s crazy not that many people have, I hardly use it either but now that I’ve been mixing it in I’m finding it super useful
Whoa, who else caught that "new hammock" tease?!
😏🤐
I did. I hope it’s a lightweight hammock that packs down small.
haha totally!!! I'm excited!
@@woodswalker64 very very much so. Built for the backcountry camper! I made it primarily for me and the trips I do so lightweight + comfortable sleep is top of mind.
I caught that loud and clear! Now with DJ's reputation, I am instantly interested in anything he makes, teaches, sells or endorses!
I learned this knot from Far North Bushcraft and Survival. It's my favorite as well as the Kalmyk knot
Awesome knot. I'm a sailor so I know a lot of sailing knots but the utility isn't the same for camping.
True!! What’s your favourites for sailing?
Years of looking for knot channel, thank you, did subscribe and will be back, you are very factual, informative, some people might not think of increasing turns for better hold, now the hammock almost lost me all together yet I smiled when you anchored it ( still small rope and I like a cotton / rayon for hammock ) all personal , exceptional video presentation, thank you
One of my all-time favorite knots along with the Lapp knot
Nice! Ya the Lapp is a great simple one too! I haven’t covered it yet, I should one time
This is excellent. I use the taught line hitch - but frankly I sometimes forget how to tie it. This is much easier to remember. Well done.
One of my favorite knots
Wow, this knot is so simple and genius! 👍👍👍 Thanks for showing us!
Awesome knot thanks! I used this my last two trips and now it’s one of my favourites ✌️
Just tried it. Cool knot.
Oh that’s fantastic!! Thx for giving it a go!
New, but not so young sailor here, who wishes to say THANK YOU DJ for the best knot tying videos on TH-cam!!😅
I sincerely appreciate these videos!
I appreciate you watching and commenting:)
Thanks DJ 👋🏻 Always a pleasure to learn a new knot from you 💖
Thanks Susie!! As it’s a pleasure to read your comments each time :):)
@@SusieLovesJesus
Me too!
Farrimond, Dutch naval bowline, Double dragon. I teach (try to teach) those to everyone who stands still long enough, they are my 'go to' knots. Along with a few metal 'donuts', I can do the vast majority of rope tasks with them, they are virtually all I need.
A useful knot for non-critical situations where the load isn't too great. Thanks for the video, this one goes in the toolbox.
That’s it. After seeing this, no other knot exists in my mind. Thank you.
Extraordinary! I like that even better than the usual taut line hitch.
Looks like implementing a prusik with a quick release . Smart knot and explanation. Thanks Bear
Dude! You keep pulling rabbits out the hat! Love it! Thank you
Haha! Thanks so much for saying this, I have some duds here and there, glad this one was good! 🤣
@@TheBearEssentialsAny chance you could pull a hat out of a rabbit? That would be impressive.
That’s so cool. Nearly exactly the kind of thing I was looking for. I was trying to tie something down, not necessarily tightly, just to keep it from moving around too much. I wanted something I could adjust the tension and release quickly. Did a thing where I leave a midshipman hitch on the end and use it as an adjustable stopper knot. Hard to explain but I’m proud of what I came up with
Thank you. I came across this kind of randomly (all hail the predictive algorithms) and this is going to replace my camping knot. This is so easy and effective. Absolutely thank you
I've always liked that knot but learned it in a way that I never remember. I end up just using the taut line which is a good hitch too. You presented it in a way that I've not seen before. Thanks!
Thx Darren, means a lot to hear this. I’ll keep going til I cover all the good ones, so many different ways of tying and using em too. I appreciate the comment brother
I just found some paracord and had to try this knot, and I love your explanations so I went to Amazon and purchased your kit! Keep up the good work!
Oh wow, I’m so happy to hear this helped.
Thanks for supporting and doing that brother, much much appreciated! I hope you enjoy the kit!
New knot video coming in the next couple days, it’s a really cool one!!
Man you are such a wealth of knowledge. I really appreciate you sharing this with all of us.
Thanks Chief. you are my best mentor! 💖
And you’re the best student! Thx for the compliment!
I remember suggesting that one in the comments of some of your first knot videos. Nice seeing you made a Video on it. Your production value is simply awesome.
Yes!!!! I’m sorry it took me so long to finally get to it! Thanks for the suggestion way back, it’s a great one
@@TheBearEssentials don't apologize, work at your own pace and keep up your great work. I'm always happy to see your great videos and your take on some of my favorite knots
It looks like a great jotch for a tarp. Thank you!
Ya works really well!
I liked the video, lots of teachings, congratulations!
It is always good to learn something new.
i learned this one from far north bushcraft and it kicks the ass of the trucker's hitch
very nice presentation
Wow, thanks DJ!
The midshipsmen has been my preferred adjustable tension hitch, but this one's totally my style and I'm gonna check if it's my new favorite.
I really dig your channel sir. Keep on kicking ass and stay aweome!
Ya I love the midshipmen, I think of all of them it’s technically the most tension
I always use this and trucker when camping for most of the use cases.
Nice!! Ya I like the trucker a lot for heavier weights, this for lighter stuff
Fantastic presentation
I tried putting the underhand loop "over" the main line, instead of under. 1:28 wrapping round the opposite way. It seems to hold better without slipping. I've not tried it with a hammock but it definitely is tighter and is obviously still quick release. A great knot which I will definitely use often. 👍
Hey Phillip, I answered this in another comment too! Yes that’s one way to tie it - the benefit you’re seeing is that of an extra wrap primarily.
The downside of it that I’ve found is this:
The loop now has inertia to unwrap toward the way in which you threaded through - so it “wants” to loosen itself in a sense.
Not a big issue if your tying very tight etc but each time you slide the hitch to adjust, in my experience it loosens a tiny bit.
Wrapping under will effectively give you one less wrap than over though, so I think that’s the big benefit your seeing - to combat this it’s just increasing the wraps by one.
If that makes sense
Agreed. I use in place of ubiquitous Prusik to attach tarp on my hammock ridge line.
Thanks DJ! 👊🏻👍🏻Appreciate you my friend!
so it's a prussic that loops in on itself to create a quick release pull? That seems easy enough! Which holds tension better in guylines though, this knot or the adjustable tautline hitch?
I do like the way you explain all the knots. It's easy to follow your instructions, and you explain in what circumstances each knot would be useful. I have your knot cards already, and I look forward to new knot videos when they come out.
Awesome contents and clarity! Thanks!
This one looks great! Cant wait to test it in the woods👍
Great, let me know how it goes!
Your videos are really helpful ive learnt a few bits from you thanks for your work 👌🤙💚
I love this knot! I learned it from "The Outdoor Boys" channel. I use it all the time! It's amazing to me that we are still inventing new (Like in the the last 30 years) knots!
No way, that’s awesome, I love outdoor boys!!! Luke is the man!
Great knot with clear precise instructions, cool video bro.
That's awesome! Adding to the arsenal
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Love this knot!! Nice one, I'm going to use it for sure. Thanks for sharing as always!!
You’re very welcome and thank YOU for taking the time to watch and comment
Dude! This is great! Love picking up new knots! 👍 Great channel, and thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching and the kind words!!! Much appreciated my friend
Second time viewing this video. Will probably view it 20 more times. Sooo cool!
Thank you! Extremely useful!❤
It’s kind of a mid line Prusik with quick release. Love it
I have used a Farrimond friction hitch for years on my hammock suspension and it doesn't slip even though I'm an "ample" guy. I don't know if my rope is THAT much different or not (1/4" Amsteel - 10+ years old), but I tie mine slightly differently. I put the reverse loop OVER the main line to twist it 3 times so the bight that I tuck my working end into is in the middle of the knot (comes up between main line & working line inside the first reverse loop) rather than the side. That way it it trapped within the initial reverse loop and can't twist loose, it would have to pull through to come undone (never has happened to me). Carefully dressing the knot is essential as well, a quick tug doesn't seem to work for me.
Nice, ya the reverse loop over the main line is the by the book way to tie it, but you adding a 3rd wrap increases even more friction!
The issue with paracord is I was using nylon cord which both stretches and gets slick. So it won’t work with that for sure, but I’ve never tried it on amsteel, I’m definitely going to give it a go!
Thx for sharing!
I've been looking for this one!!
Common one in UK at least called the slippery adjustable loop, very very similar but you can hold tension on it while making the knot. Used for pegging out tarps, Ray Mears famed it in his bushcraft series. This one looks like it would need a longer length too. Great tutorial.
The knot kit looks great but pretty expensive especially if you’re not in the US
So thank you for these videos 😊
I use a UCR (universal constrictor rope) which is an adjustable friction hitch made of slippery Dyneema for my hammock and it works great. It can't be tied quickly or easily in the field which is its negative and is best prepared in advance.
Nice, something similar to a woopie sling I would think? I’ve never spliced this before
@@TheBearEssentials Yes very similar to a woopie sling. But the bury is a straight pass through rather than in a loop so it is 1/2 the weight and size. I watched a youtube video on how to make one and it probably took 15 minutes on my first try with an improvised hook made from some wire I had around. It adjusts very smoothly and reliably and has been on my hammock for over 10 years and shows no signs of wear.
Absolutely amazing!
So cool! This overcomes the three main problems with the tautline... Which I love. But with a little ne that's longer than you require... Pulling those damned loops thru is a real PITA... Especially with pine twigs all over the ground.... I LOVE this.. Thank you. Prussic meets tautline hitch and has a love baby.
This one gives a quick release in exchange for not being able to tie under tension (rolling hitch, truckers). Thanks.
For the hammock, quick release hitch situation, i recommend the siberian hitch. Besides being fun to tie with the hand wrap method, it lets you send a hitch up higher than you could normally reach (after you throw the rope around a taller branch or whatever). Only knot i know that you tie and untie from a distance.
Brilliant. Thanks for sharing.
Thx!!
Very useful, definitely will replace my guy line hitches with this
Love your videos!
Thank you!
That was impressive, thanks
Glad you liked it!
Thank You, Sounds Great.
Excellent!
Here in Florida it rains. . . . a lot. Once you practice this knot, can you get more proficient in it to do quickly? It kinda looks like a fishing knot that you wet to make it bind much better. Friends in Florida 🌴
Yes you can do it pretty quickly after practicing, I still can do the taut line faster - wetting reduces the heat from friction, which isn’t an issue on these but it is on fishing line.
I’m a big fisherman my self, what do you go for in Florida??
I'll try it on the other end of my truckers hitch when hauling my kayak.
Great hitch! The problem with rope for hammock suspension is rolling, stretching, and it’s tough on the bark. Use at least 1 1/2” webbing, to your preferred hammock attachment. For the tarp this is perfect.
That's so cool, thank you
Thx Patricia!
Your knot videos have allowed me to actually understand and start knotting properly so i thank you for your great content. I just have one question: Is the international shipping ok for your shop items? I'm in Sweden and want to order knot cards and some tins. Have you shipped to Europe without issue?
A kind of quick release on a Prussic Knot. Cool.
Like that will have to add it to my list. The taut line hitch is 2 half hitches. You might try the hammock with the Farrimond and a round turn.
I use this so so often
I’m curious how effective is just a regular double knot for things compared to the ones you show, I love learning new knots but sometimes i wonder, is a double knot good enough right now
Double knot like two overhand knots, or flat reef knot? I think it’s good but you just can’t adjust it
I use and love this knot, however, it seems to hold better for me if you take the underhand loop and place it over the other line (then start wrapping it around etc.) instead of under.
Great explanation, btw!
Yes that’s one way to tie it - the downside of it that I’ve found is this:
The loop now has inertia to unwrap toward the way in which you threaded through - so it “wants” to loosen itself in a sense.
Not a big issue if your tying very tight etc but each time you slide the hitch to adjust, in my experience it loosens a tiny bit.
Wrapping under will effectively give you one less wrap than over though, so I think that’s the big benefit your seeing - to combat this it’s just increasing the wraps by one.
If that makes sense
@@TheBearEssentials yes this one additional wrap is exactly what I was seeing. I also tighten it up exactly as you described, that's probably why I didn't realise loosening - but that inspires me to experiment a bit more with it :)
Very informative
Prusik on a bite? Haha I love it!
Brilliant!
Would doubling the rope along the length of adjustability work to increase the friction? Ie. create a big fixed loop to create a the double-rope section. Or is the non-roundness the resulting rope bad?
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thanks!
Thank you so much Tim!
Thanks again
AWESOME TY!
Actually, ive been using this knot for tying my hammock for some time now, and never had it slipped. It twisted and locked itself after i loaded with my bodyweight, so it is a bit harder to untie, but it always held perfectly.
Regarding the slippage when tying a hammock to the tree, I have 2 suggestions.
1) Cinch the knot tight to the tree, and then tie another adjustable knot closer to the hammock.
2) Double wrap the line around around the tree first, then adjust for length.
Can you do a video on using rope to create a rope litter to carry injured persons in a wilderness setting?
I could do this! Great idea!
Oh man! I was just going to sleep when I saw this. Now my neighbors are gonna wonder why I'm out in the middle of the night tying ropes to trees!
Hahahha! Gave me a good laugh!
would paracord be good to practice knots?
thank you
This seems superior to the tautline hitch in almost every way. Very similar to the prusik hitch in how it binds down. I assume this binds tighter than the taut as well.
Ya, I think the tautline is just faster in a sense, but I’m sure after doing this one a bit more I can get it up to the same speed, it’s hard to change from a go -to!