Very good tutorial on the three related hitches. We used the clove hitch as a starting knot for square lashings (wood tower construction for Scouting). The reason is that the constrictor knot is difficult to untie when manilla rope becomes wet. Now we changed from natural fiber rope to synthetic fiber rope (good quality split film polypropylene) we changed to the constrictor. The clove hitch has insufficient holding power with the synthetic rope. We still do teach the clove hitch, but we virtually don't use it without an additional third loop. I use the double constrictor sometimes for permanent fixations that are impregnated with (epoxy) resin.
Super clear tutorial and info! I was searching for a method to tie a mini glass bottle as a pendant to a necklace using only the necklace as string. The constrictor knot worked perfectly! TYSM 💞
I like this. I use paracord frequently with loop and binding knots for temporary support in build projects. (When there's no assistant paracord has to "hold this here while I drill.") I have a fair-ish amount of knot knowledge but an effective knot in rope may not be as much in cord. Bowline and square stay true but I'd really like a run through of which knots behave well in paracord and which would be best to avoid. ➰Weavers unite!
Well done. I use the constrictor knot the most. Sometimes I'll tie a reef knot around the opposite side for extra hold on a Bell rope core or lanyard. Thanks.
Yes the constrictor knot is a better knot but I prefer the clove hitch as a Boy scout because when we tie knots for building contructions with poles and it needs to stand for a week long for example at our camp it is easier to loosen after. Because when constrictors get wet they get even tighter and are impossible to get loose.
For camp construction on the trail, my hands down favorite is the constrictor. It saves a lot of cirdage over traditional lashings and bindings an is extremely reliable. When tied with tarred line for constructing shelters, camp furniture, etc., you can come back to it years later and find it holding just as tight, even here on the "wet" coast.
Learning knots are so important. It reminds me of my time in the Boy Scouts. I have forgotten most knot tying . Lol, I am in a moving situation where tying knots has become super helpful. I think the boa knot is the strongest from this video.
Fun fact: The clove hitch is the exact same knot used to finish the cleat hitch, the big difference being that a cleat hitch is tied around a 'TT' shaped cleat usually found on docks, where the line is first wrapped around the base of the cleat and a clove hitch is tied over the two "horns" of the cleat.
My guess would be in the ease of untying. The constrictor can really bind up and be almost impossible to untie. Of course if that is your aim then that is the way to go. But the clove, while not as secure is very easy to unite.
The constrictors are in fact superior to the clove hitch, but the clove hitch still has it's place because it's the only one of the three that you can lash around an object without having a free end.
you can tie a constrictor knot without a free end. take rope, make S shape, cross the loops over and behind the middle. hard to explain but it works. it is also possible with the boa just way more complicated. different knot are like people, each have strengths and weaknesses but no one is better than another. peace
@@mndtkr Oh that's neat, that's the first time I'd ever heard of that, but sure enough, I found it on animated knots and cross referenced it in ABOK (1188). ABOK mentions that you can tie it in a bight but doesn't exactly convey how. Thanks for the heads up, I appreciate it.
Your added an unnecessary complicating step in your double constrictor construction. It need only be a simple extension of the single constrictor. One wrap around the post, double up the second wrap, now pass the free end under the X where the three cords are crossing.
I think of the last 2 given steps of the boa as 1, pass the end under the center of the Twitter... err, I mean 𝕏, just like the single constrictor. So it's not really any more complicated than just a second wrap. I'd consider exploring how a 3rd wrap might be even stronger, but I don't want to 1-up the hitchhiker that just told me about their idea for a 2-wrap constrictor knot.
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Very good tutorial on the three related hitches. We used the clove hitch as a starting knot for square lashings (wood tower construction for Scouting). The reason is that the constrictor knot is difficult to untie when manilla rope becomes wet. Now we changed from natural fiber rope to synthetic fiber rope (good quality split film polypropylene) we changed to the constrictor. The clove hitch has insufficient holding power with the synthetic rope.
We still do teach the clove hitch, but we virtually don't use it without an additional third loop. I use the double constrictor sometimes for permanent fixations that are impregnated with (epoxy) resin.
Super clear tutorial and info! I was searching for a method to tie a mini glass bottle as a pendant to a necklace using only the necklace as string. The constrictor knot worked perfectly! TYSM 💞
Very helpful. Liked the way you showed how each knot based on one before. Going to stick in my head better!
I like this. I use paracord frequently with loop and binding knots for temporary support in build projects.
(When there's no assistant paracord has to "hold this here while I drill.")
I have a fair-ish amount of knot knowledge but an effective knot in rope may not be as much in cord.
Bowline and square stay true but I'd really like a run through of which knots behave well in paracord and which would be best to avoid.
➰Weavers unite!
This is one of my favourites. We go camping a bit and until now my go to was the clove hitch! Not any more!
Well done. I use the constrictor knot the most. Sometimes I'll tie a reef knot around the opposite side for extra hold on a Bell rope core or lanyard. Thanks.
I prefer the constrictor knot. A version of the constrictor knot called the transom knot is used to tie two poles together at right angles.
Yes the constrictor knot is a better knot but I prefer the clove hitch as a Boy scout because when we tie knots for building contructions with poles and it needs to stand for a week long for example at our camp it is easier to loosen after. Because when constrictors get wet they get even tighter and are impossible to get loose.
With a blow torch or a knife, nothing is impossible for a rope
As for me i'll just do a quick release constrictor knot.. it help 😊
For camp construction on the trail, my hands down favorite is the constrictor. It saves a lot of cirdage over traditional lashings and bindings an is extremely reliable. When tied with tarred line for constructing shelters, camp furniture, etc., you can come back to it years later and find it holding just as tight, even here on the "wet" coast.
No, I'm not sure which one I prefer, because You didn't show Us how slippery they are on the post!
Can anyone share this info anytime?
As another post mentions, the Boa knot is NOT the same as the Double Constrictor, and you can find instructions how to tie the Boa in other videos
Good comparison. Thanks Tim.
Learning knots are so important. It reminds me of my time in the Boy Scouts. I have forgotten most knot tying . Lol, I am in a moving situation where tying knots has become super helpful. I think the boa knot is the strongest from this video.
yes thank you so much brother
Fun fact: The clove hitch is the exact same knot used to finish the cleat hitch, the big difference being that a cleat hitch is tied around a 'TT' shaped cleat usually found on docks, where the line is first wrapped around the base of the cleat and a clove hitch is tied over the two "horns" of the cleat.
Wow thx really helpful ☺ now ik which one to use 🙂
I'm with you! Constrictor Knot it's my favorite. Thanks for the vídeo!
please tell how to do the boa knot without the end access. like making in directly in between a rope
2 and 3 is my fav.
Constrictor Knot is very strong and nice looking as well.
constrictor as it blends simplicity with security
That's very good but I don't know which type of rope are you using can you replied me the type of rope???
Hi Alex, I am using 550 nylon paracord.
I've always been puzzled why the clove hitch gets mentioned by everyone, instead of the constrictor
My guess would be in the ease of untying. The constrictor can really bind up and be almost impossible to untie. Of course if that is your aim then that is the way to go. But the clove, while not as secure is very easy to unite.
@@bluehawke99but there is also a quick release version of it!
@@undefinednull5749Yes; if you leave a longish bitter end you simply fold it into a loop and pass through the X. To untie just pull the free end. 😊
The constrictors are in fact superior to the clove hitch, but the clove hitch still has it's place because it's the only one of the three that you can lash around an object without having a free end.
you can tie a constrictor knot without a free end. take rope, make S shape, cross the loops over and behind the middle. hard to explain but it works. it is also possible with the boa just way more complicated. different knot are like people, each have strengths and weaknesses but no one is better than another. peace
@@mndtkr Oh that's neat, that's the first time I'd ever heard of that, but sure enough, I found it on animated knots and cross referenced it in ABOK (1188). ABOK mentions that you can tie it in a bight but doesn't exactly convey how. Thanks for the heads up, I appreciate it.
Adding a stopper knot helps prevent the knot from loosening
Orange constrictor, simple and reliable.
knots ,is to tie a knot on the short tail to stop the slip.
I actually use this knot to hold my curtains open.
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I'm just tryna fix me chair by doing a double constrictor know but instead if actually looped it like 7 times lmao.
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Gotta say constrictor. To me just sounds better than cloves or boa. Thank you George Carlin. 🇺🇲🍺
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Your added an unnecessary complicating step in your double constrictor construction. It need only be a simple extension of the single constrictor. One wrap around the post, double up the second wrap, now pass the free end under the X where the three cords are crossing.
I didn't realize that, thank you for the tip!
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I think of the last 2 given steps of the boa as 1, pass the end under the center of the Twitter... err, I mean 𝕏, just like the single constrictor. So it's not really any more complicated than just a second wrap. I'd consider exploring how a 3rd wrap might be even stronger, but I don't want to 1-up the hitchhiker that just told me about their idea for a 2-wrap constrictor knot.
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I wonder if this content was copied from Paracord planet 12 months earlier? 😏
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Hate to break it to ya but the double constrictor is not the same as the boa. The boa is a completely different (and way better) knot.