Self Tightening Rope Knots

The constrictor knot is one of the most effective binding knots.

Self tightening rope knots.

Useful for lines that may need adjustment. If you need to lash something up tie a rope to the tree or bind the two ropes of different thickness together this how to tie a rope knot that won t slip does it all. You can actually damage some things because of the mechanical advantage. As a variation you can tie on a separate line using the same knot thereby adding one or more lengths of rope to another in a way that they.

It is made similarly to a clove hitch but with one end passed under the other forming an overhand knot under a riding turn the double constrictor knot is an even more robust variation that features two riding turns. Several knots may be used at the top including the directional figure 8 used in the animation the slip knot the bowline on a bight the alpine butterfly and simplest of all a mere twist of the rope to create the loop. The tautline hitch is essentially a rolling hitch tied on the standing part of a tight line after it has been secured around a object. You can use the same figure eight method used in creating this knot to make either a knot or a loop that gets placed at the end of a line.

The common factors are. Even with all the new gizmos available today this knot still shines because all you need is a rope and ropes don t hum in the wind like straps. This is one of the strongest on our list and it doesn t easily slide. The unique aspect of this knot is that it gives you a 2 1 mechanical advantage when tightening the rope.

From the simple square knot to the more exotic barrel hitch this gallery has them all. It can come in handy when you need to make a secure loop in the middle of your rope or for attaching a lure or rig to a fishing line. There are several variations in widespread use. A knot to create an eye at the top.

And a hitch to secure the end. Simple and secure it is a harsh knot that can be difficult or impossible to untie once tightened. It is probably the best knot for the purpose. Imagine you are camping and you have to protect your food from animals simply hang over your food to the tree that is not accessible by them and the knot is in such a way that it does not tie off too not even by the strong.

The three to one purchase. This knot can be slipped to tighten or loosen a line then holds fast under load. Ol s survival expert tim macwelch highlights 20 essential knots and how to tie them. The corned beef knot is even better abok 191 p 38.