How to Tie the Ground-line Hitch - AKA Spar Hitch - Clove Hitch Alternative

[@jscunningham4211]

Am I wrong in saying that this is one of the best channels on KZbin? Thanks for all the videos.

[@KnottingKnots]

You are not wrong with your comment!!! 😉 😉 😉 Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@rkitsune3549]

Definetely one of the best informative channels on KZbin!

[@KnottingKnots]

@@rkitsune3549 Hoooooooooooooray, another good vote for my channel, cheers R Kitsune 😉 😉 😉

[@kathybray7156]

Instructions very good and easy thanks❤

[@KnottingKnots]

You’re welcome 😊 Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@Surfsailwaves]

Thanks: very clear. But I’m wondering what the most common uses might be?

[@KnottingKnots]

According the Geoffrey Budworth, the Ground-line Hitch is often used by fishing trawlers on their nets for catching cod. The US Cavalry also adopted this knot to tie their horses to a picket line.The Knot gets it’s name because it is often attached to the ground-line, a weighted rope that is on the bottom of a fishing net. One of the problems to be aware of with the Ground-line Hitch is that it does not behave well if the rope is swinging.

[@kurtschmidt5746]

I know this as the spar hitch. Love it.

[@KnottingKnots]

Yes, I think you are right, I will add that to the description, thanks.

[@edwardmcnulty8560]

Good Man..always enjoy Your work..comes in handy at Firehouse in NYC

[@KnottingKnots]

Hello NYC, just out of curiosity what knots do the FD learn in basic training?

[@edwardmcnulty8560]

@@KnottingKnots standard out academy are clove hitch..rolling hitch..bowline on a night..handcuff..half hitch knot..Rescue Companies are more advanced.. diamond lashing..munter hitches.. prussic w/ carabiner numerous other high angle climbing rescues..mechanical advantage stuff w/ pully systems.

[@garycort7997]

Clear and concise.

[@KnottingKnots]

Good to see you back again Gary. Cheers for the comment.

[@dankolar6066]

Nicely done. Thank you. Wish you well.

[@KnottingKnots]

Good of you to comment, weren't you in a heatwave last time?

[@dankolar6066]

@@KnottingKnots - Still am. Was 38°C this afternoon. Warm enough. 25° at the moment, with thunderstorms. In three months, it may warm up to freezing. Climate is what they promise, weather is what you enjoy.

[@threeriversforge1997]

Very nice. As well as being a clove hitch alternative, it would seem to me to be a Constrictor Knot alternative, also. At least, it made my finger turn purple when I used the poor digit in lieu of a fancy practice bar like ol' Johnny Debt has.

[@KnottingKnots]

I am sure that you can make a good wrought iron one?

[@threeriversforge1997]

@@KnottingKnots That's an idea!

[@stephanddd]

I'm trying to figure out whether the spar hitch performs equally well in either direction, would you happen to know? Unlike the clove hitch, I think the spar hitch is not symmetrical. And the reason I'm asking is that I think I figured out how to tie it on the bight, in the air, in a way that can be slipped over a pole - but I don't know if it has to be in a particular direction :)

[@KnottingKnots]

Certainly the clove hitch does come undone when pulled in the wrong direction. I wonder if the Adjustable Grip Hitch would be a better option?

[@stephanddd]

@@KnottingKnots My assumption was that when tying a clove hitch "in the air" so you could pass it over a pylon, it didn't matter how you tie it .... overhand, underhand, right over left, left over right, whatever, as long as it was a proper clove hitch it would perform equally well (or poorly). I'm trying to figure out if that's the same for the spar hitch.... At this point I'm thinking that it's not. not knot. who's there.

[@KnottingKnots]

@@stephanddd Sorry misunderstood, I personally find that a clove hitch if static and under a constant load, works exceptionally well. Perhaps the ground line is just a little more secure because of the crossings.

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Thanks, Johnny. Another knot I will get a lot of use from. Cheers. 🙂👍🪢

[@KnottingKnots]

Thanks again Brian 😉 😉 😉

[@MichaelR58]

Good video , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@KnottingKnots]

You never fail to leave a comment....................... thanks Michael.

[@AlexfromHollywood]

Thank you..I like it.. I will try it out!

[@KnottingKnots]

Tis worth knowing this one, just quick and easy.

[@KnottingKnots]

Have you seen the *Remote Release Lift Hitch* yet? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqKQiIOXeLZ0kNU

[@jamestriplett790]

do a video showing a simple and effective truckers hitch.

[@KnottingKnots]

Oh the truckers hitch................... The problem I have with that one, is that there are so many variations. Having said that though, there is one that I really like and I could do a video on that at a later date. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@OmShaanti1111]

No 2 Spot 22/4/22 08:05

[@davereynolds1238]

How do make a longer globe knot and where can I get a jig for making it

[@KnottingKnots]

The problem with having a jig is that you still need the formula to make the more complicated ones. I can give you the measurements of my jigs if interested?

[@davereynolds1238]

@@KnottingKnots I would be grateful for that. I tried doing the one on your tutorial but it's just not long enough.

[@KnottingKnots]

@@davereynolds1238 This link will take you to a photo of the Globe Knot Jigs that I use (last photo). I will dig them out and tell you what diameter and length of pipe is used: igkt-solent.co.uk/globe-knot-turks-head-cookbook-review-video/