Tautline hitch ftw.
Big fan of the sliding sheet-bend here. http://legacy.earlham.edu/~peters/writing/explode.htm#4That said, I think it's easier to get something really taut with a little help, as opposed to only using the rope itself.
This particular video for me was a neat camp craft. I have a plastic tensioner and lines attached to my tarps at all times. I also have lines attached to my tent for windy nights. I've used a few of the knots Dave Canterbury shows in his videos but honestly I can never remember the names.
Quote from: Aloha007 on August 08, 2017, 08:22:45 AMThis particular video for me was a neat camp craft. I have a plastic tensioner and lines attached to my tarps at all times. I also have lines attached to my tent for windy nights. I've used a few of the knots Dave Canterbury shows in his videos but honestly I can never remember the names. Knots are part of who I am, and the thing about knots is practice. Like playing music, you do your knots over and over till it's natural. If you can't remember the names of knots I suspect that even though you tied them you really don't know them, or maybe you are bad with names. I'm not judging, there are skills I'm weak at. If you want to better your knot craft I can help. If you have questions, just ask. I can steer you towards resources.
my favourite was the jury-rig knot (in case I ever sail again, get caught in a typhoon and get de-masted).
In this situation I use Prusik loops.....for the bow line, guy lines....everything, and it's been tested in windy conditions.Only negative is I've given myself rope burns when in a hurry
I respectfully disagree, there are more down sides. The jury mast knot allows for four lines all to attach to the mast at the same height so that force is all applied to the same point, the only variable is the amount of tension applied each line. Using a lot of Prussics will cause force to be placed at different points of elevation on the mast and that can cause a shear or leverage issue, not something that will be apparent right away, but it could become a issue over time or under great stress, it will also take a lot more line and more time. I know it's ironic that the guy who has admitted he can't tie the knot is advocating the knot, but I can do knots, ... in my brain! Smirk.
Quote from: Scorpion Regent on August 10, 2017, 03:26:42 PMI respectfully disagree, there are more down sides. The jury mast knot allows for four lines all to attach to the mast at the same height so that force is all applied to the same point, the only variable is the amount of tension applied each line. Using a lot of Prussics will cause force to be placed at different points of elevation on the mast and that can cause a shear or leverage issue, not something that will be apparent right away, but it could become a issue over time or under great stress, it will also take a lot more line and more time. I know it's ironic that the guy who has admitted he can't tie the knot is advocating the knot, but I can do knots, ... in my brain! Smirk. I had to google that knot.......no way I could remember that. I was referring to the application shown in the video, I use Prusik loops on both my hammock setups for bowline and the tarp guy lines, both have lived through wind and rain on more than one occasion.Nothing wrong with he method, but I see it as a DIY wood replacement for the little plastic thing-a-bobbers. Prusik is quicker and lighter.BTW, often for jerry-rigged guy lines I use and overhand loop about halfway up, pass the end of the rope through or around whatever your tying to, then through the loop and pull to tension......few half hitches to secure.