Learn this One Trick and You will Never Have Tangled Rope AGAIN!!!

[@frenstcht]

Important to note that the figure-8 works because it puts a half-twist in and takes a half-twist out with every full operation. The net result is zero twist in the rope, unlike when one does a naïve loop that results in a rat's nest. There is a way to do the loop properly by manual manipulation of the twist, but I'll be damned if I can do it.

[@Chadaeos]

I’ve seen your old videos on this topic and I really appreciate the refresher. I would love to see more refreshers on knots and other tools.

[@TheScoundrel70]

The prusik placement is after-obvious, and very clever. Thanks Dan!

[@spider5001]

Awesome🙂 I put a clove hitch at the end and no knot👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@BushcraftBuddy]

Great idea to keep the Prusik, I used to remove it everytime. Thanks another great day, I have learned something new 👍🏼💪🏼 Cheers, Martin 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@LGSkywalker82]

I learned this method to make hanks of paracord for each shelter system I have... always just kept the prusiks between my fingers at the knot of the bowline and then slide them where I need them after the ridgeline is up. Thanks for another tip on how to keep the prusiks already close to where I need them!

[@jackvoss5841]

The figure eights are a good idea. The eliminate putting twists into the line. I suggest that when wrapping around the grouped figure eights, and tying it off, you tie it off (1) under TWO raps, not just one, (2) do not put the end of the line under the two wraps - put a bight of line under it. Putting the bight under two wraps gives a much more secure tie off. Putting a bight into the tie off, provides a quick, knot free release option. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@Flashahol]

I've learnt this from probably 3 different sources and put it together myself. I used to push all my prusiks to the end loop, though. Best tutorial!

[@oztracker]

The prusik end finish in the hank, very clean ! Nice !

[@NS-pf2zc]

This is brilliant. Next to the trick for tangle free extensions cord storing, this is the best thing I've seen in a while! (Haha, I have a roll of 2500 ft of paracord, one of the ends popped off ..and it's a mad mess.)

[@annpeet4334]

Dan, thank you for the tip about keeping the prusiks at the end.

[@SpamMusubi308]

Very cool it's the little tips like moving the prusik to the outside of the thumb that makes the quick-deploy ridgeline even better 😁 thanks. ATB stay safe out there😷

[@timd8470]

I usually lay my Prussic knots along the line inside the hank and I've had no problems with tangling because the "knot" part pulls out in the direction of the standing line, but I'm going to keep this in my "bag of tricks" if I have now jinxed myself. I also use this technique for tarp / tent guy lines, starting at the tarp and using the peg end to wrap the hank. Thanks for the tip(s).

[@ryanlucas5672]

This was so great Dan. Tangled cordage drives me crazy. Thanks for this!

[@athomeintheoutdoors7411]

Dude!! Another CPL Kelly special! I kid of course but I am sure you guys are buds. Always good info. Love your channel. That ridge line system is totally awesome. Works like a chime.

[@pgoeleven]

Improvement on this technique: when you’re nearly at the end wrapping the last bit of cord around the hank (working end), pull at the other end (standing end), which will cause one of the loops to constrict. Put the working end through it and close the loop by pulling the standing end further. You can also pass a bight through the loop for quick release. This won’t come undone (you can get it really tight) until you want it to and you’re not left with a knot at the end.

[@maitlandmoore6426]

I knew there was another good use for Peter .

[@DarkBishop19]

I've been doing this the hard way and always not the best so Thank You!

[@GodBearOutoors]

WOW that's awesome 👍! I've wrapped my Ridgeline the same for years, but never knew it could be deployed that way.. PERFECT!

[@georgerector9252]

I believe I saw the original vid. It worked so well, I made a jig. A 1”x 2” x 12” board with holes drilled 2” apart lengthwise to receive short pieces of dowel rod. I use for 50’ to 100’ lengths of cord/rope. The figure 8 method will work on garden hoses and electrical cords.

[@EDC-King]

Thank you very much for this tip. I spent 15 minutes unraveling a hank of paracord a few days ago. Great channel!

[@bigcurefan]

Awesome tip on the hanging prusiks! I like to finish with a sort of prusik button that Mors K. taught. It leaves no knot at the end of the pull. His youtube video that demonstrates it is called "Butterfly Hank" at the 2:10 mark.

[@Quadflash]

Cool. I work as a climbing arborist from time to time. I use a similar technique for keeping my short throw lines organized. When working a tree, don't want tangled lines!

[@68thBC]

Nice option for the prusik knot....normally I move the prusik to the bowline. Less work your way. Thank you.

[@GrumpyGrunt]

Great piece of intel on keeping the Prusik knot at the top of the loop when you hank. I usually regret it when I forget or get lazy/sloppy and don't. Take care up there, Danno!

[@SageToSawtoothBushcraft]

One of my favorite of your videos. Thanks

[@WayPointSurvival]

Well done and well taught. You are right, this is the best way to easily hank a line.

[@beanrunnerWA]

Sometimes you put a video that totally changes my bushcraft life!

[@vryce6322]

I like to hold my loop end between my index and middle fingers. It keeps my thumb free and works just as well as your method.

[@spfb]

Thanks Dan... Great video for beginners....

[@dfwisem]

I've been using this method for storing electrical extension cords for years. Great tip 👍.

[@davishlamburnt3734]

I love this method and I did it to all my ropes and cord after I saw your last video of it. This Coalcracker knife rocks by the way. Thanks a ton.

[@dereinzigwahreRichi]

Great tip, thanks! I've been occasionally doing this with my climbing rope as it turns out to not put that much twists in it than just a simple wrapping around your neck. I heard this been called a butterfly wrap by some mountaineers, but never cared for the name. It just works. :)

[@donnienewman9141]

I needed that!!! I'll have to practice that but thats what I needed! Thank you!!

[@jonflannery8984]

Thanks for the awesome content. Experienced rock climber her so it’s not often i find a new or better way to coil ropes and cordage. Wouldn’t work as well with bulkier ropes but haven’t found a better way to hank 550. Great share man. Appreciated greatly and I’ll be adding to my wheel house.

[@billclancy4913]

You are the Man!!!

[@3nertia]

Thanks, Mors Kochanski! Sorry lol! I just rewatched their video like yesterday to remember how to do this and now you've put out a "reminder" video - guess I could've just waited lol

[@BigHat83]

if you have a thick rope that's too big for your hand, you can also do this method between your hand and elbow...

[@wild-radio7373]

*laughter at the factory* ;) Keep um coming! 🤜👍🤛♡♡♡

[@wild-radio7373]

Woot Woot! It is THAT time of year again! :) 🤜👍🤛♡♡♡

[@JeffGloverArts]

Thanks, Dan! I needed the Prussic connection for this!

[@yogibru1]

YES....this works Great!!

[@hogue3666]

Haha. I was never able to do this with my hand so I made a jig with a block of 2x4 and a couple of metal pipes and some drill holes. I usually just do this at home instead of in the woods.

[@3nertia]

This may be stupid but have you tried just rotating the wrist of the hand you're winding the cordage around? I found this impossible too at first, until I got into that habit!

[@derekrwatson346]

That’s a great trick.

[@tombrown8800]

Good stuff , as usual

[@zombieboi1156]

Thanks!

[@benstolen2060]

How is a man or women supposed to test their virtue of patience without sitting down to the mother of all bird’s nests cordage puzzle from time to time? Right! We’ll save that for Christmas lights! 😁

[@BMikeTV]

Also. I needed this video. My ropes are a mess for camp

[@clayguinard3651]

Lol

[@edwardstagner1021]

Have you tried.? I think it’s called a button knot. Mors Kohanski used it but the Video was not so clear . I’ve used it but it seems to come loose i’m probably doing it wrong and then I have a A longer tail that’s left.Than i would like! But you don’t have a knot at the end maybe somebody Else knows The correct way of doing it. I enjoy your channel keep up the good work.

[@joromo666]

Je suis d'accord. 👍

[@420Pikachu]

This really helped me get organized lol 😅

[@leewilson98]

Always a good technique but why not push the prusiks up near the bowline at the start, keeping all the loops together? That way regardless of how much line you pull out you always have all your prusiks, not having them at random points on the line. I think this minor modification came from Mike @ MCQ Bushcraft.

[@packrat2569]

Very nice, thanks!

[@SpamMusubi308]

For longer lengths of cordage I use the donut style coiling method

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

Not the first time I've seen you show this .. and not the last time I'll watch you do it! thanks for the tip! What WILL I do with a the time I save😜?

[@alienlj]

Thanx man! a lot thanx!

[@keithorbell8946]

I do a running sennet.

[@choppertcp1045]

Get it get it got it got it good ! Getter did

[@Traderjoe]

Can you do another slowed down bowline tutorial? Do several in slow motion if you can

[@epenaloza52]

I leaned it from "corporal corner"

[@superduperlass]

Real Nice...

[@clayguinard3651]

I've been doing that since I was 10 years old like funny to me that people don't know or be able to figure that out

[@constancemiller3753]

I'm glad you had a great teacher.

[@madmike6908]

awesome

[@tonysmith5924]

Cool!

[@LucaCanali]

an other good trick... i use the same way 💪

[@UuddlerLeRoyBaStart]

Man.... I could have sworn you made this video before??? Me: watches video to the end.... OOOOHHH. OK.

[@BMikeTV]

I never thought I would be this type of person. But kind of excited to be first comment.

[@anewamericaallnewagain6089]

You wanna be friends ?😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@ryanlucas5672]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@BMikeTV]

@@ryanlucas5672 👍👍

[@anewamericaallnewagain6089]

@@BMikeTV Allrighty Then!!! A new vid coming shortly . Hope to 👀 🧲 Then. Peace and much love .

[@anewamericaallnewagain6089]

🤙Mahalo ...✌

[@Kember138]

This is how my older brother thought me how do to it.

[@taticalwoodsman7074]

👋👍🇺🇸

[@MsDemzon]

Ah... so just like I store my rope for BDSM stuff. Cool.

[@metamud8686]

facial hair could definitely use a bit of a trim. getting out of control. ^_^

[@44musher]

Not every good idea needs to be your own...