RIDGELINE KNOTS HOW TO

Have trouble getting a tight Ridgeline that is quick and easy to tie and takedown? Check out this video with Currin1776 from BattlBox and give these knots a try!
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[@TheJacov]

The first knot is called an Evank or Siberian hitch. The second knot is called a truckers' hitch. The truckers hitch is probably one of the best tensioning knots out there. Also the loop you formed in the line to make the truckers' hitch is essentially a marlin spike hitch, but you use the running end of the line as the "spike" instead of a toggle or spike. All this knot naming is from sailing and trucking by the way (except for the Evank, which comes from the nomads of the Siberian steppes). Ah the Prussic knot, from mountain climbing, or climbing in general. An actual Prussic MUST have a minimum of 3 turns but you can have as many more as you want although in practice 6 is the usual maximum, the more turns the greater the grabbing friction. If you only have a single turn the knot is a larks head or cow hitch, two turns is a double larks head or cow hitch. None of this information is essential as long as you know the knots, but it does make them easier to talk about. Also the Prussic is usually tied in smaller diameter line than the main line to provide grip. You cannot go the other way, if you try to tie a Prussic in larger diameter around a smaller diameter main line, it will NOT grip. If the two lines are the same diameter, the grip is only so - so therefore you need more turns in the knot.

[@teenermeener971]

You did a good job breaking that down.

[@TheJacov]

@Jim O'Leary Well I was never a boy scout myself, but my dad was a sailor in the navy, and he started teaching me knots when I was about 3 or 4 years old.😁

[@alexverdigris9939]

Learnt something from you here. I'm aware of sources of knots such as fishing, sailing, trucking/wagoneering and climbing, but I wasn't aware of nomad culture as a source of knots. Cool.

[@liveandgrow]

Honestly, this is one of the best explained knot videos I've seen. Thanks very much for sharing.

[@mab0852]

Pro tip, tie your prussic where the knot end stays on the Ridgeline side and the smooth loop goes to the tarp. 1) its stronger 2) if/when you want to remove it, you can grab the tag ends of the knot and pull and don't have to pick at it the way you did. Just a suggestion.

[@loganharris981]

This is one of the best videos on tying a ridgeline I've ever seen. Thanks man

[@Steven-nn5yt]

I use the same set up as you did to tie up a ridgeline with one minor exception. On the truckers hitch you use to put the line under tension, I use what I have heard called a rolling truckers hitch. Instead of just going thru your loop once run your tag end thru three times. When you pull your line taut It bites down on itself and makes it where you have both hands free without having to clamp the tension with your hand. It also comes out really easily, you just give the line a snap back towards the center of the ridgeline. Not a huge deal but I like it. Maybe someone will find it useful. Great vids, love the channel.

[@TruuGemini]

yooo thank you for this!!!! this is the best instruction video on how to do these knots. thank you to Stevo the camera man and thank you for being on point and help us learn. stay blessed

[@Bubba4168]

I’m happy to see somebody else that thinks like I do. I use those exact same knots. They are quick and easy.

[@bradystaton986]

Just finished the Netflix show. Cant wait to continue watching you on KZbin!

[@drakedevlin6144]

Same

[@nathanreed9454]

The first knot is called a Siberian hitch and the second is called a truckers hitch, both are great knots.

[@markusmayer4489]

Appreciate it, terminology saves time. youtubers dont care, want you to watch the whole video.

[@rickybritton7212]

Great Information, I will save this video in my archives ,Thank you, Battlebox is very lucky to have you on there team. God bless you and your family

[@drumteacher43]

Fantastic video. You explained the knots well and made it really easy to set up ridge lines with a tarp!! Thanks for the video very helpful!!!

[@choppertcp1045]

Good ole bowline knot and a improvised truckers hitch those are bout the only ones I like to use too ! And of course a prussic to attach the tarp with a toggle. I know I prolly spelled prussic wrong but you get the point

[@fishingthe910]

I'll be practicing these knots....in the morning when I take the 47.2 over hand knots in my hammock & tarp out to pack up lol

[@vrbaac1641]

easy to follow guide... thanks for this video ^^

[@user-xl4zs5xg3v]

Perfect demonstration good job bady

[@jeroldlawrence5186]

Loved it.Excellent procedure !!!!

[@WarGrrl3]

In all the knot tying vids I've watched (n there are MANY), You are the 1st person that ever mentioned the difference bet a bite n a loop. I had to figure that out on my own. Your knot demo was the easiest to follow I've seen. Thank you, an 'easy' ridge line is very impt to me; esp cuz I'm a hammock camper. I must ask: bank line; braided or twisted? For all around camp chores, which do you think is best? Thanks again for an excellent vid. Stay safe, Be Blessed.

[@CURRIN1776]

I use whichever I can get my hands on but if I had to choose I like Braided.

[@WarGrrl3]

@@CURRIN1776 thanks, that's what I use but people keep telling me ' you can do more e twisted'. What more do I need? Lol. Ill stick w braided.

[@adamwilson6037]

Currin great video notes can be so hard. Great to make it simple.

[@jacklincoln9033]

Amazing! I'll have to watch it another 8 thousand times to remember it all though but that's just an age thing!

[@jx14aby]

Practice! I keep forgetting and have to relearn.

[@andrewczuba498]

Nicely done! Thank you, Sir!

[@mzbreski]

Cool video. I am fairly new to learning knots and after all the videos I’ve seen and knots I’ve tried, this is how I set up a ridge line also. I’ve seen the first knot called a Siberian hitch (or evenk knot) and the second called a truckers hitch. Both are easy to tie and even easier to untie.

[@Outdoormorefamily]

Excellent job. Glad I found your video. Subscribed instantly. Great job man!!

[@Battlbox]

Thanks, Sean! 🙌

[@backstreetzero2019]

Thanks - nice method of keeping tension.

[@evilchaperone]

Bad ass well done. I'm out back practicing now.

[@johnlowrance8815]

Great vid. I just take a couple figure 9 hooks with me but, this is great to know if I ever forget them.

[@logik1677]

Perfect demo vid mate

[@philipanderson9434]

Great video mate. Big thumbs up. I am well chuffed with these knots.

[@ericstrawn9196]

Good stuff, now let me apply it to the bottom running line of my outdoor curtain

[@ninjamatt7540]

amazing content!!!

[@rorycalhoun8011]

Yeeehaw... I “shit you knot” this was the best video for instruction and zoomed & filmed up close by Stevo; that I have ever watched from any other trainer... thanks for the VIDJA! 🏕 ⛺️ Your guy’s instructional videos just keep getting better and better!!

[@itsfrinotherhino1446]

Great info! 👍🏼

[@timothysluss1080]

Thanks you made it simple to understand 🇺🇲👍

[@Battlbox]

thanks for watching!👍

[@Beyondthebackyard-au]

Brilliant instructional video, thanks mate.

[@Battlbox]

No worries!🙌

[@danellis6686]

Very informative. Thank you

[@pedro2005]

Hey ..... I'm from Brazil and I thought your Netflix series was really cool, congratulations

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Thanks, looks good😊

[@Battlbox]

No worries!👍

[@nickmartino2839]

Great vidja brother but doing a boulin at your starting end and leaving it as a fast deploy ridgeline.... with a few prusics for tieing up a lantern and the ends of the tarp with toggles

[@nolan2303]

Nice vidéo dude

[@dengarr7636]

That a good one 🇺🇸👍🔥

[@Globemaster03]

Awesome thanks!

[@carlosz114able]

Good video

[@cameronedwards9016]

What type of bank line did you use to make the Prusik knot? One of the three lines from the twisted bankline no. 36?

[@todumbtodie6234]

Will you start shipping to the u.k i love the idea of your mission boxes and have wanted to my hands on one since i saw them been reviewed by blackscout survival and other youtubers. Great vids as always love the netfix series. Stay safe.

[@2afreedom1776]

Thank you!

[@latigra4145]

Hey great video, I know all your knots except the first one. I set up my ridge line very similar to you. What is the name of the first one?

[@davidbarnes2550]

I personally use a trotline or a Timberhitch

[@joeyjones9041]

The name of the knot you tied on the 2nd tree is called a Trucker's Hitch. That's what i use for my ridgeline as well.

[@0808anwar]

for the first tree, you could also use a bowline knot and put the rope through it. cmiiw.

[@PedalPlanet]

This is such a great demo thanks so much... 👏 do the knots have an 'official' name

[@zoehancock]

The hitch on the first tee is an Evenk Hitch, also known as a Siberian hitch. The hitch on the second tree is a Trucker's Hitch: it's the whole system that has that name and it provides you with a mechanical advantage to tighten the cord. The trucker's hitch can be created with different ways of forming the loop and differing tie off methods, this is just one way.

[@sauskeuchiha3706]

Can u do more of sothern survival and how is Steve

[@nathanmonteiro228]

Dá um coração ai

[@MarcelinhoCabelo]

👍🏻😀

[@okjttv1072]

Today i finished your Netflix serie

[@iviewthetube]

"Banjo type": If the note is ultrasonic then you know it's really tight.

[@CFlivingoutdoorreviews1105]

The second knot you made is called a haymans knot.

[@CURRIN1776]

I’m horrible at remembering knot names. lol

[@CFlivingoutdoorreviews1105]

That's alright bro. I am sure it is called other names as well. We used the same knot to tie down loads of hay lol

[@richardcanfield2741]

Yeee-Haw

[@mr.doctorevilphdmd5546]

So do you spell vidjit

[@CURRIN1776]

VIDJA

[@mr.doctorevilphdmd5546]

Couldn't figure out how to spell it

[@mcashler2678]

you sure like your trucker's hitch..

[@mcashler2678]

easier way to attach to the first tree is a loop knot with a bite and a toggle to hold it

[@adamwilson6037]

Knots damb auto correct.

[@Venom-nk8nd]

🇵🇬,,,

[@MrBenjintheengine]

This video was loopy

[@daniellynch3855]

This is literally how to crochet for men. Exact same principal just more useful than the sweater grandma made you.

[@Globemaster03]

Awesome thanks!