Is This Tension Locking System Better than the Famous Taut Line Hitch?

[@stillwater62]

The first half of the knot is a taut line hitch. The second half is a Fishermans knot instead of one or two half hitches. It looks to me to be six of one and half a dozen of the other. Great channel, really enjoy the content. Very educational. Thanks for making it.

[@kevinwiens4804]

Those people who never think outside of the box are doomed to repeat the past!

[@chiefeagleeye]

Yeah stillwater i have to agree with you on your comment all the way , pretty much every word… !!!😊

[@nonconsensualopinion]

Except there was an error on the fisherman's knot. He did not pass it under the correct strand.

[@bilbohurricane7657]

6 of 1 vs 1/2 dozen "of the other" are not necessarily the same? I've always wondered if we messed that up somewhere down the line? I know it's supposed to mean only the count but 6 apples not the same as 1/2 dozen oranges.

[@daven.7685]

Thank you for showing this friction hitch variant. I like seeing variants because my experience has been that the effectiveness of a friction hitch will vary depending on the type of line used. Having options is always good!

[@guyjperson]

One of the most well done knot tying vids. Methodical, and you can compare the knot you're looking for the whole time. Well done.

[@yakinsea]

I don't know why people are so stuck on two wraps when tying the TautLline hitch. Three wraps works much better, is more secure, and doesn't cause any problems by grabbing too hard. If using extra slippery cord, such as spectra, wrap four times. I would take a three wrap Taut Line hitch over this since it has more grab. My preferred friction knots are a Blake's Hitch (more reliable grab regardless of how well dressed and won't untie itself) or Farrimond Hitch (great grab and super quick release that literally falls apart without any part of the knot having to unwind around any other part of the knot.

[@Frindleeguy]

Because a third wrap makes it a Prusik ;)

[@yakinsea]

@@Frindleeguy What? These are end loops, adjustable under tension. A prusik, on the otherhand is a loop tied from a smaller diameter cord and then tied as a girth hitch with an additional wrap around the thicker main line, giving four individual lines wrapping around. In rescue, we used a triple wrap prusik that gave six individual lines wrapping around the main line. The tautline hitch forms an adjustable diameter loop at the end of a rope using the rope itself. The prusik gives a loop that is a set diameter, but that can be set anywhere along the heavier main rope. Absolutely different knots!

[@Aj-po9dc]

I've never tied a blakes hitch... probably because I learned the Farrimond hitch first. But yes, I agree with the Farrimond hitch. It grabs hard mostly no matter the cordage and can't beat that quick release. It falls apart as good as a highway mans hitch.

[@pedro_claro]

Farrimond hitch is king

[@frogsurfer4403]

An extra wrap or two will greatly increase the holding power (friction) of the hitch. The fishermans knot finisher is secure but can be difficult to untie if well set. Slipping the knot to create a quick release is one solution but there are better methods.

[@Metqa]

Thanks you. Your demonstration was just right. Step by Step, easy to see the movement easy to see position of the cords. I got it on the first try . I'm gonna practice it some more before going outside with it.

[@permartin5819]

Taut line is relatively easy to tie while maintaining strong tension. This other knot looks a bit difficult to adjust (tighten up) or finish while under tension.

[@petemillis4666]

I agree. This is definitely NOT better than a taut line hitch.

[@stephenclarke9468]

Agreed. One of the great merits of the tautline is its ability to bear the load right from the outset of tying. I use it every day to hitch myself to my two dogs as they tug and jar at the line. Couldn't do this with a Blake's, though a Blake's in a guy line will hold a tarp even in a strong breeze.

[@josephmonk9041]

@@stephenclarke9468 Taughtline does NOT bear load until complete, you are likely thinking of the Midshipman's Hitch and mistakenly calling it a taughtline (which is quite common). Very similar knots, but the midshipman's has an awning hitch which allows it to bear load before the securing half-hitch is in place.

[@stephenclarke9468]

@@josephmonk9041 if I understand you correctly,, you are right. Under load I would tuck the second wrap under the first, but even that first wrap bears some load, surely, which load helps in tying the remainder? And sometimes the midshipmans just won't roll, so then I revert to the roller. As for nomenclature, I had grown lazy with the distinction. Thanks. :)

[@TheMarylEffect]

I'm a die-hard taut-line scouter... I can NOT wait to try this bad boy out on my next outing!! Thank you!

[@mikesharkey2010]

I xonfess - as an Eagle Scout, an adult Scouting leader and a convert to hammock-tent camping. I typically use a tautline hitch if my cordage is limited and a modified trucker hitch if I have adequate cordage. A "zipper" release (simple braid) makes for some handy quick take-downs where jammed knots can be an issues.

[@1mataleo1]

That’s a great idea that I never thought of. I’ll definitely give that a try. Thanks

[@christinagrundmann3359]

Thank you for making this in a manner and speed, that one could digest the process, in a single viewing. 🎉❤😊

[@dankolar6066]

Nicely done. Have used a similar arrangement to secure canoes during haulage. Thank you for sharing. Wish you well.

[@rev.dr.funnyshoe7497]

This knot is a solution to a problem that has already been solved.

[@benthere8051]

I like this. The left two wraps are the traditional tautline hitch. The right two wraps are half of a double fisherman's knot. This should be a very good and reliable knot.

[@stephenclarke9468]

Oh I see. That explains it. Thanks.

[@anim8torfiddler871]

Thanks for the Demo. Seems to work on similar principles to the PRUSIK hitch. Most Helpful. Quick-release variant is MOST WELCOME gift! Think I'll watch again a few times. New Subscriber.

[@zosterinski]

It IS better then the other adjustable ones i’ve tried, thanks!

[@josephsteffen2378]

Definitely a cool knot. Easier to untie than the tautline.

[@Anza_34832]

@1:49 What a beautiful variation of the taut line hitch!!

[@carlosn6829]

Excellent demonstration for everyone.

[@geedad]

would help to know why it would be better and what its advantages would be. variations are useful and how we improve things but please add inisghts if you need something slightly more secure then midshipmans hitch could do, if even more secure then maybe blakes hitch. otherwise the fishermans knot finish might not add much (or any) compared to two simple half hitches to finish. or add stopper knot the more important part of this hitch might be the first part and improving the second part (finish) might not change it much. its like making four-loops in (instead of 2) taut line and finishing with three half hitch instead of one. its still a taut line with just more loops. probably better but fundamentally still the same, harder to release and missing the point

[@IkaikaArnado]

It's essentially a tautline with an extra step.

[@LJ3783]

Thank you, you saved me 3min haha

[@rockymountboy]

How is it better? It does exactly the same thing but with more work! Are there any benefits? If so, why not explained in the video?

[@oxfordblaze4392]

Great idea! Simple and quick. Thanks.

[@badrkandoul9482]

عمل متقن كالعادة عقدة جد هامة شكرا على النشر انا من متتبعيك منذ سنين

[@davidlee6461]

Brilliant. Big help. Thanks for your teaching

[@jdjz62]

Thanks! Another EXCELLENT video!

[@peterhagen7258]

I don't see it as any more secure than [Rolling Hitch/Taughtline Hitch/Midshipman's Hitch] & takes more attention & time to tie it. I don't feel it will hold any better, but I haven't tested it. But really, the part that holds is basically the same as the rolling hitch.

[@jjjvclub]

Very nice, haven't seen that one before. Thanks!

[@rkalle66]

Basically the knot is made of two parts. The inner friction part and second the securing part. The assembly consists of three parts. 1st the line to you tent. 2nd the part from (through) the knot to the anchor point. 3rd the part back from the anchor point to the knot. Don't pull on part 2 unless you want to loosen the knot. Allways tension on both part 1 and 3. The trick is to create a diagonal figure/offset of the line that is running through the knot. It must not be just running straight through the knot.

[@jerrycollins4893]

Make this twice as long and maybe I will watch it!!

[@kaybee5150]

It looks like 2 opposing rolling hitches. I'm not criticizing it by any means. I think it's brilliant.

[@Umski]

Thanks useful one to remember when trying to tension things down - I found the music unnecessary and distractingly loud however!

[@michaelneuwirth3414]

...because if you are looking at something to learn, you don´t want to be distracted.

[@samhain9394]

​@@michaelneuwirth3414... right.

[@FidoHouse]

Smart! I like it!

[@mariadecassiacarpanezcampo3289]

Seu tear é o melhor que já vi na internet . Tem algum vídeo, mostrando como se faz?

[@osmansalem]

Try to zoom while working

[@ya_volk9059]

this is so easy! thank you!

[@jonathanvonwowern-barrefor6618]

I really cannot see the advantage of this not, especially if it's tied under tension. The half-finished taut line can be held under tension while turning the last coil, but this demands both hands to make the scaffold knot. It might have a little more friction, but is it really worth the extra work?

[@benterwellen]

I will give this a try, ty

[@WahrheitMachtFrei.]

Is there a version of a taut-line where there's a loop created to pull on tension? What I don't like is the need for two hands to push the knot up the line. 🤔

[@zancresnar395]

what you're looking for is a trucker's hitch. tension knots are designed to grab on to while under tension (hence the name), so not really. this one here does what you've described you wanted in a knot kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6jZlpl5ocqnl7s

[@samhain9394]

Slip it with a finishing knot at the end like a siberian hitch and yank on that

[@erikl.1860]

This is great!

[@Norwegian_Camper]

Whats the name of this knot??

[@tyronekim3506]

Nice. Thank you.

[@joem8496]

Just learn Blake's hitch and you're set for life

[@randallkornholio2971]

But is it better than the adjustable grip hitch?

[@mgmartin51]

Excellent

[@xMrBlack]

Okay, so it's a tautline hitch with extra steps but no added benefits. The claim was made that this is better. How is it better? Does it do anything the other doesn't?

[@_Lightning_Dog_]

Nice! Is it though? 🤔

[@upatch4915]

Does it creep?

[@ChurchDiscGolf]

What's the first knot tied to eyelit?

[@KeepItSwift]

Better than the regular Tautline would be the Midshipman's hitch, which is also considered as a variant, maybe because of a publishing mistake in 1948. Then, as in the comments; the Farrimond, Blake's, yours; depending on the rope or the requirement.

[@albertussuprianto3967]

What type of rope do you use and what diameter is it in mm?

[@lokeshrathor7283]

Can we use this knot in bracelets

[@ElChapos]

Your’ an amazing teacher God bless you

[@CreationsByS]

Thanks

[@autoflowerfarmer3326]

so cool

[@geirjrstad4134]

Why should that scaffold hitch make the taut line hitch better than just a taut line hitch?

[@zchuss1]

Why use a double knot, slipped taut line hitch works the same and easier to tie....there is very little tension on that side of the knot.

[@thisiscounter7032]

Hi! What is the name of this knot?

[@falsedragon33]

The problem is, there is always 30 more feet where that came from. I just put a bite in the rope and use a sort of truckers hitch. That way I don't have to pull all that rope through.

[@samhain9394]

Bight*

[@BostjanBizjak-px9jl]

Nice

[@oceanlow3471]

It's just a variation of the taut line knot

[@Phoenixonesix]

Not saying it's not a good knot, but it looks kind of fiddly for when it's freezing cold and soaking wet.

[@joshuabuxton237]

So it’s the tautline with more steps…. Cool.

[@hxrlz6669]

this is literally to half hitches that form a slam knot with the double overhand knot you tied

[@leem.s.5958]

👍👍👍

[@tlyke7]

Not better, two different applications. The one demonstrated is like a tent tie down or rainfly tie out whereas the truckers hitch allows more leverage for tying down a load or setting a ridge line.

[@LJ3783]

I love knots but half of these videos are people putting an extra twist on a bowline or something and claiming they invented a new knot

[@davemi3213]

It's still a taught line hitchits just a double

[@StraightforwardWHY]

Why?

[@Randy-v9x]

Cool knot not so easy to see vid

[@Gruin]

Loud Fast Music, Pounding in Your Ears, With Knot Video Moving at the Pace Of Cold Poured Molasses Good Stout Knot One Showing, Got it, I Moved On, Thanks

[@davewickstrom8143]

Your response is a perfect collection of words presented in the best possible order.

[@AnonymITOps]

lokks like i see double tautline hitch

[@Menshinin]

Он ничем не проще обычного схватывающего узла. Только схватывающий узел симметричен и легко запоминается.

[@jacques_bruwer]

Nah, no point securing the end point so much. That end takes no baring, its only so it dont come loose. This is an overkill, takes to much rope, to much time. Stick to the Taunt line, you will notice the part that "grips" is still excactly the same line/part.

[@ForTheTeoma]

The last part of the knot does nothing for you. purely friction from the first 2 wraps. and 1 last knot to guide that friction from the bend. Do whatever you like to tie the end up.

[@duanedougherty3197]

It's a taught-line hitch with a slip. I'm underwhelmed.

[@rong1924]

No. No it is not.

[@thefucrew9865]

Thank you for this idea !!!

[@wittwfiii]

Its a noose

[@DBRGB]

Lose the music. Then you would have a great video.

[@dlkline27]

Another music video. #@%&(*&%$#!!!

[@susanp.collins7834]

Thumbs down for the nasty jangling in the background.

[@KeepItSwift]

Better than the regular Tautline would be the Midshipman's hitch, which is also considered as a variant, maybe because of a publishing mistake in 1948. Then, as in the comments; the Farrimond, Blake's, yours; depending on the rope or the requirement.