Of similar videos I have seen, THIS is by far one of the best tutorials I have yet to see - rather than the demonstrator instructing on something done many, many times, this instruction is as if the knot were being learned and the teacher teaching at just the right speed so one can follow along without rewinding. Perfect speed.
I have learned over the last year about 8 of the useful knots to tie. I bought some small cord and still practice all of them every few weeks. Knowing this can be life saving and of all the knots this is by far my favorite. I just like how it works. It’s basically a self locking slip knot. Thank you! 😊
Perfect. This is how I tie the taut-line hitch. "Over, round, over" is my motto for this. The first "over" meaning taking the running end "over" the standing end. The "round" meaning the 1 and a half wraps around on the inside (and yes, it's 1 and a half, not 2 wraps with this method). Finally, after pulling the running end down to tighten up the 1.5 wraps, the final "over" means "over" the standing line, then under and through to finish it. Here are my steps written down if they're useful to anyone: (Over, round, over.) Around object with running (loose/free) end in right hand. Over standing line. Wrap on inside x1.5. Pull down. Over and under (half hitch).
This video has saved me. I'm using the knot and a piece of yarn to tie my now single over ear headphone to my head lol. I may be broke but I can still play games with my friends thanks to this vid!
Very straightforward presentation. I have a book that shows how to tie all kinds of knots but not necessarily what each one is good for. I found out taught line hitches are what I needed and this video was a very helpful guide for learning the knot. Thanks much!
I learned this in Scouts over 50 years ago; went camping with father/son church group last year. Taught it & other knots & hitches to boys (& dads,) they now think the old man is a rope wizard or as one kid said: a knot ninja.
Great video and great knot. I have been looking for a good hitch knot for awhile, to stabilize a punching bag which is mounted to a wall with eye hooks (since I can not afford a proper frame for hanging the bag, or the space to put one either). The bag seems pretty well bound in place right now, but I will have to see how it holds up under usage!
Thanks for the comment. For the application you are describing I would recommend a Truckers Hitch as a more secure option. I will be doing a video about the Truckers Hitch in the future. A Tautline may slip with a heavy item that is getting jarred.
@@Thehowtochannelinc Thanks for that tip! That is the exact problem I have had with everything else I tried, starting with the "fisherman's knot" which serves me pretty well as a one-way-slip hitch everywhere else. I will look forward to your Trucker's Hitch (and I will make sure to give it a thumbs-up even if I find another tutorial for it before yours comes out).
@@JohnSmigarweagal Well done, my friend. You're already ahead of me... I quit after just two meetings, before testing for tenderfoot! (The kids in my troupe just seemed so wild and out of control.) I still remember the scout handshake, though, and how to tie a square knot. Also, how to waterproof matches -- something the scout leader showed us in the first meeting. And this was 56 yrs. ago!
In my experience, it holds well in the wind and rain if tied properly. Having said that, it definitely could loosen in extreme conditions. Adjustable knots should not be used where your safety is involved. Thanks for the question.
It could be used for a hammock, but it wouldn't be my first choice. The Tautline may slip in situations where there is sudden heavy movement on the line. I would consider the Tautline a light duty knot that is fairly secure with a smaller diameter line. Thanks for the question.
@@Thehowtochannelinc Hey there, thanks for the answer. Do you think the Auto locking version of The trucker's Hitch would work better? Or some variation of either of the two? Much appreciation.
The Truckers Hitch would definitely work. It is a very secure knot. Just be sure to lock the knot in place after you have the line adjusted for the proper length.
2 wraps is all that is needed for the knot to work effectively. If you wrap 3 or 4 times the knot will still work but it will become slightly more difficult to adjust. Thanks for the question.
The more wraps the higher the friction due to increased surface contact area. If you tie the knot as demonstrated loosely it will slip more easily, but if you really cinch it, then it's hard to adjust. Adding more wraps will really increase that but you can already get enough friction with the two wraps, just tighten the knot to the desired level of friction.
Ah, yes, I remember this knot from my old Boy Scout days...pitching tents, tying the hitches, and adjusting the lines. But you're right when you say that the success of the tautline hitch depends greatly on the type of rope used. A soft, pliable rope works well, but a rope made of hard, cheap plastic will not.
I would not recommend the Tautline for a swing. Adjustable knots may slip with sudden heavy movement and should not be used where your safety is involved. Is this a tire swing?
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Of similar videos I have seen, THIS is by far one of the best tutorials I have yet to see - rather than the demonstrator instructing on something done many, many times, this instruction is as if the knot were being learned and the teacher teaching at just the right speed so one can follow along without rewinding. Perfect speed.
Thank you. I appreciate the feedback.
Fantastic video - very clear directions, easy to see, great pauses, and no wasted jabbering
Thank you. I appreciate the comment.
I have learned over the last year about 8 of the useful knots to tie. I bought some small cord and still practice all of them every few weeks. Knowing this can be life saving and of all the knots this is by far my favorite. I just like how it works. It’s basically a self locking slip knot. Thank you! 😊
The Tautline is also one of my favorites.
A very useful knot to know. Thanks for the comment.
practice is so necessary I used to plait ropes for sailingt use but if you dont practice you lose the skill.
Yes it is isn’t it. I try as a older person to have skills that I will use. Thank you for the reply. 😊
Finally, a clear and concise lesson on how to do this knot. Thank you!
Thanks for watching.
Perfect. This is how I tie the taut-line hitch.
"Over, round, over" is my motto for this.
The first "over" meaning taking the running end "over" the standing end.
The "round" meaning the 1 and a half wraps around on the inside (and yes, it's 1 and a half, not 2 wraps with this method).
Finally, after pulling the running end down to tighten up the 1.5 wraps, the final "over" means "over" the standing line, then under and through to finish it.
Here are my steps written down if they're useful to anyone:
(Over, round, over.)
Around object with running (loose/free) end in right hand.
Over standing line.
Wrap on inside x1.5.
Pull down.
Over and under (half hitch).
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This video has saved me. I'm using the knot and a piece of yarn to tie my now single over ear headphone to my head lol. I may be broke but I can still play games with my friends thanks to this vid!
👍Good job being resourceful.
Very straightforward presentation. I have a book that shows how to tie all kinds of knots but not necessarily what each one is good for. I found out taught line hitches are what I needed and this video was a very helpful guide for learning the knot. Thanks much!
Thanks for the comment. I appreciate the feedback.
I learned this in Scouts over 50 years ago; went camping with father/son church group last year. Taught it & other knots & hitches to boys (& dads,) they now think the old man is a rope wizard or as one kid said: a knot ninja.
Thanks for the comment.
“Knot ninja!” 😂
bruh, you da grandaddy Ninja.
Great video with clear visuals and explanation, thanks.
Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching.
U helped me with church homework 😅😅😂😅😅 thank u
I'm glad it helped.
As someone with ADD, I can follow along with your instructions better than any other chanell I found. THX ALOT
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My favourite knot. I've accidentally tied this knot over the years but couldn't consistently replicate it so it's good to formally learn it!
It's a very useful knot to know. Thanks for the comment.
Great video. Extremely easy to follow.
Thank you.
Can’t get any better than this!
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Thank you for walking thru it slowly and in an easy to understand manner.
I'm glad it helped. Thanks for watching.
Clear and easy to follow - good pace
Thank you.
Excellent clear video, nice and slow too,well done
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Super clean video and no wasted time, new sub!
Thank you.
Wow thats great
Thanks for the comment.
Great video and great knot. I have been looking for a good hitch knot for awhile, to stabilize a punching bag which is mounted to a wall with eye hooks (since I can not afford a proper frame for hanging the bag, or the space to put one either). The bag seems pretty well bound in place right now, but I will have to see how it holds up under usage!
Thanks for the comment. For the application you are describing I would recommend a Truckers Hitch as a more secure option. I will be doing a video about the Truckers Hitch in the future.
A Tautline may slip with a heavy item that is getting jarred.
@@Thehowtochannelinc Thanks for that tip! That is the exact problem I have had with everything else I tried, starting with the "fisherman's knot" which serves me pretty well as a one-way-slip hitch everywhere else. I will look forward to your Trucker's Hitch (and I will make sure to give it a thumbs-up even if I find another tutorial for it before yours comes out).
This video is really helpful
I'm glad it helped. Thanks for the comment.
In the Boy Scouts of America! This helped a ton!
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Be Prepared!! Thanks for the great revision
Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much I’m trying to get my tenderfoot badge but the handbook wasn’t explaining it good
I'm glad it helped. Good luck with getting your badge.
FYI, it's correct to say "explaining it *well."* Good is never an adverb.
Thank you both, I got my requirement and now I’m second class and I’ll start using well and not good as an adverb!
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@@JohnSmigarweagal Well done, my friend. You're already ahead of me... I quit after just two meetings, before testing for tenderfoot! (The kids in my troupe just seemed so wild and out of control.) I still remember the scout handshake, though, and how to tie a square knot. Also, how to waterproof matches -- something the scout leader showed us in the first meeting. And this was 56 yrs. ago!
Excellent! Thanks for going slowly.
Thanks for the comment.
absolutely necessary for day to day use. with the bowline and sheet bend and reef knot covers so much.
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Thank you for doing this slowly
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Excellent, clear vid mate! 👍 🏴
Thank you.
Perfect. I tied it on the first try and saw it in my mind too. That is how to teach.
I'm glad it helped. Thanks for watching.
Veramente chiarissimo !! BRAVO !!
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Legit! You rock!
Thanks man
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Great video! very easy to understand and also very concise. Good job
Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching.
Would you tie this to both ends? I.e To the tent and to the stake? Great video btw!
I use the Tautline hitch around the stake and tie a small Bowline knot to attach it to the tent. Thanks for the question.
Thanks. Easy to follow.
Thank you.
Is it reliable to strong winds and rainstorms?
In my experience, it holds well in the wind and rain if tied properly. Having said that, it definitely could loosen in extreme conditions. Adjustable knots should not be used where your safety is involved. Thanks for the question.
Can this be used for Hammocksninstead of whoopie slings??
It could be used for a hammock, but it wouldn't be my first choice. The Tautline may slip in situations where there is sudden heavy movement on the line. I would consider the Tautline a light duty knot that is fairly secure with a smaller diameter line. Thanks for the question.
@@Thehowtochannelinc Hey there, thanks for the answer. Do you think the Auto locking version of The trucker's Hitch would work better? Or some variation of either of the two?
Much appreciation.
The Truckers Hitch would definitely work. It is a very secure knot. Just be sure to lock the knot in place after you have the line adjusted for the proper length.
Very clear, thanks!
Thanks, I'm glad it helped.
Thanks
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Why do you wrap the working end around the standing end TWICE? What happens if you wrap it THREE times or even FOUR times? Please explain!
2 wraps is all that is needed for the knot to work effectively. If you wrap 3 or 4 times the knot will still work but it will become slightly more difficult to adjust.
Thanks for the question.
Thank you for this explanation. I needed to know that as well. I do like the simple ways you explain knots.
The more wraps the higher the friction due to increased surface contact area. If you tie the knot as demonstrated loosely it will slip more easily, but if you really cinch it, then it's hard to adjust. Adding more wraps will really increase that but you can already get enough friction with the two wraps, just tighten the knot to the desired level of friction.
Bro’s narrating voice sounds like he should be reading us the ten commandments in Exodus
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Ohhhhhh - got it. Thanks
👍Thanks for watching.
Ah, yes, I remember this knot from my old Boy Scout days...pitching tents, tying the hitches, and adjusting the lines.
But you're right when you say that the success of the tautline hitch depends greatly on the type of rope used. A soft, pliable rope works well, but a rope made of hard, cheap plastic will not.
Very true. Thanks for the comment.
Also called a rolling hitch.
I use this to tie a swing to a 4x3 wood above, have to adjust time and time again. Not good for swings i guess
I would not recommend the Tautline for a swing. Adjustable knots may slip with sudden heavy movement and should not be used where your safety is involved. Is this a tire swing?
Do one on two and a half hitches
I have a very long list of videos to do on the schedule. I hope to get to your request in the future. Thanks.
twoo times throught the big loop and once through the little
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Never use two names for the same thing when teaching something. 😖