I use a considerably different version of this as a "trucker's hitch" and have done for many, many years. I've never seen this technique and I like it much better than the way I've been doing it, so thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. As an old man, I'm just amazed at what can be learned these days on this platform, but it's only because guys like you take the time to make content and are willing to share with the rest of us. So, sincerely, thanks!
... yeah probably the same one I'm thinking of mate, I use something that does the same job but it's totally different it's almost similar to the standard trucker's hitch but you just poke the line and different through the bite then it grabs and holds it,
I cary both ratchet straps and 1100 paracord… i typically just do a simple square type loop knot that i run the rope thru then pull against it, then pinch and secure with a square knot… sometimes less is more… i may do a video on it next time i need to move something, which is like every weekend… i have no idea how people can live without a truck
My Dad was an old school trucker and he taught me how to do this years ago. He would use it to tie all sorts of machine parts to his trailer - an incredible knot.. trouble is, I have never gotten it right when I need it.. He has been dead for years but I can still hear him standing behind me 'tutting' when I get it wrong!
Tried this knot a couple times after watching and so far it seems to work exceptionally well. It’s very satisfying being able to keep the tension with each tug. Greatly appreciated, sir! Thank you for sharing!
I don't get it, does he wrap his pulling end through the loop window to get the ratcheting effect, I use an alpine butterfly for the loop. Is this potentially bad for the rope, (I only use slippage twine to tie recycle material loads. Sobi do t use real rope)
Yeah.. always takes me awhile to figure it out. I needed a small custom sized net to hold a cylinder, so learned net making yesterday... With this knot, it won't be going anywhere... Now to rewatch and practice 5-10 times..
It takes practice. I've been tying for a few weeks and the basics are slowly starting to become intuitive. It's like practicing an instrument. No matter your ability, you can git gud with a little patience and dedication.
The key is to memorize the knot and not necessarily the hand movements involved. Too many people when making these videos try to explain the hand movements involved in doing the knots and I understand that but really you need to learn the knots most importantly, then from that point you will discover the hand movements you that work best for you. The movements can change depending on the person tying them, the knot is the knot and should never really change at all.
Brilliant!!! I love that this is done completely "in-line", unlike the other "truckers hitch" that I am more accustomed to. Thank you for this demonstration, sir!
The trucker's hitch is the best thing since the bowline. But after seeing this video, I wonder if my bowlines have just been granny knots all this time, because this is high-def and my trucker's hitch is black and white!
But a truckers hitch involves a slip knot, which can bind on its own loop as you pull the knot out. Other knots (butterfly, for example) are a bit more complicated. What makes the truckers hitch better?
@@DaibheadSeamas not sure what u mean by" it can un bined on its own loop as you pull the knot out " ik what un bining is I just don't know what u mean by that hear but I personaly have put 450lbs on a truckers hitch Ridgeline and it has never came un done when using the modified truckies hitch by corprals courner to get the weight off the grounds so ik it is strong and won't come un done and very simaler to this when u pull the other way it losens up to undo the load But if u could explain what u ment by it will un bind when u pull out the knot I might be able to explain why it's better
No problem! You misread my comment. I said it tends to bind, not un bind. What I mean is that as you pull the loop through, it pinches at the end and is a pain in the butt to pull through all the way.
@@DaibheadSeamas if you tie the slip knot the other direction (where the tail is the side that goes to the tree) then it won’t bind. The knot in this video and a truckers hitch are functionally the exact same, the only difference is how the loop is created. Choose whichever works best for you.
Snapping the tightened rope is good, but I wanted to see you grab the filing cabinet and rock the entire truck with it. This is what I do to test my pick-up tie-downs. You know what they say, "If you don't know how to tie knots, tie lots of them!" Cheers from Texas
I agree with the positive comments & after trying it all I can add is that this form is a game changer for ease of tying down & then ease of releasing our tie downs. Remember a good knot releases as easily as it initially ties. Back in days of yore when we tied our payload down with rope we never saw stray ropes laying on the roadside...now there is never one trip we don't see at least one webbing ratchet strap laying malevolently on the road waiting to flick up & crack a windscreen.
I've done Trucker's Hitches all my life. By far this is the Best One, I have ever seen and experienced. You explained it Well and your Video was Spot on. Thanks for Sharing your Technique with America and the World Beyond, Great Job.
This is great. I love your videos. Everyday, I secure packages in my promaster for delivery. I love how i don't have to pull my entire cord through the eye. Also, you showed me a different way to set up my impossible shackle. ❤
Been studying knots for a while. I have a few apps on my phone that I go to for updating my old brain. I can't add your knots to the app, but boy would I love too. Stumbled onto your site looking for a quick release version of the 'woodland zip-tie'. Love your videos! Keep up the great work. I have a Nissan Frontier 2025 and it's amazing how in a new truck your storage space quickly gets used up. I could throw in a strap or two, ( I may sneak in one ) but for now I choose to stow away 2 or 3 different sizes of ropes. I guess if I needed to strap down large objects daily like that file cabinet, I'd keep my straps on the floor. I just enjoy tying knots and learning new ones. Love your comment on the naming of certain knots, got a chuckle out of that, I'm terrible at remembering the names of knots.
Well I've watched for the 5th time tonight and can finally do it with Paracord across the arms of a chair! Im willing to bet a paycheck tomorrow morning I want remember and the next time I need it I'll be going back to this video since I saved it 😂
I have been tying truckers' hitches for thirty years, at least. I teach knots to stagehands, and have been teaching truckers' hitches for the last fifteen, at least, in my class. Today I was a student. Tomorrow, I teach this knot as my truckers' hitch.
I learned a knot very similar to this when in high school while in Ethiopia from a missionary. I’ve been trying to remember it for the longest time. This video definitely helps bring back some of the memories. Even if it’s not exactly the same it’s just as good if not better.
I use a running figure eight for the second anchor point. I have seen many different ways to tie a truckers hitch. I like that both of your methods do not require to pull the running/working end all the way through.
learned the truckers hitch on the farm as a kid to tie down loads on trailers and trucks ... we mostly used the double truckers hitch to get more leverage ... not sure how your "auto" self tensioning would have worked on the 1/2 inch ropes we used in those days ... keep up the great work
I tried this with a similar rope but possibly made of polyester rather than nylon. It had too much friction and did not slip as I tried to tighten the rope. I will try it again with a nylon rope. Thanks for sharing the video.
Exactly, the self-locking mechanism does not work well in high-friction rope. So, I don't use it all. I know one version of the Trucker Hitch that works in all ropes. It is better to know one version really well, rather than knowing a bunch of different versions for various type of ropes.
I see all kinds of truckers knots but this one is really unique getting it undone with out all the hassle and all the advantages of a racket like tie downs clever indeed going to study this and use it looks like its will be my favorite 😀
This knot kind of reminds me of a sheep shank. Either way thanks for the video. I use a truckers hitch daily. This locking advantage will be very useful.
I love this video. I have been using the trucker’s hitch with the sheep shank variation so you don’t have to feed the whole line which saves tons of time. using that double loop sort of bow thing has proven to be very safe. Now I will add this locking mechanism at the last hitch i do. I love compounding these.
Almost reminds me of a munter on a trucker. I usually use a marlinspike hitch for my truckers, but I want to try this lark’s head now. Thanks for sharing.
I use this hitch every chance I get. It's just satisfying to be able to make a piece of string into something so powerful it can crush a 2x4 with very little strength
27 year tug captain here. I know ton of knots. Never seen that one before! Well done! The first purpose of a knot is to untie it...and you got that covered!
If i might ask a favour, could you offer up a few knots that hold under high tension, but remain easy to undo once youre done? Im thinking along the lines of basics like a loop, anchoring one end to something, joining two pieces of rope etc
Great explanation and demo. I use a truckers hitch and simply pass the working end through the loop twice. As you pull, the tension applies pressure to the first pass through piece of line. Pull up to release the tension. I use 2 half-hitches to ensure the knot does not slip. I use an alpine butterfly loop for the loop. The second pass should be along side the first pass rope, it will be obvious when you try it out. The auto-tension means you do not have to fiddle with pinching the rope as you add a securing knot. I forget which YT channel I learned this technique. Try it, it might be an option for some?
I am pretty sure you forgot to say you pass the working end around the second anchor a second time before going through the loop again. Just note, there may not be enough rope for that sometimes.
This is absolutely amazing. For somebody that knows how to do knots it is very easy to follow, there are only a few simple steps and works absolutely amazing. Thank you, was looking for one like this to tension a soft canvas
Looks like the recap was the first take. Excellent editing, excellent teaching technique. My only suggestion is to show the movement of the rope with a multicoloured weave or by drawing on the rope with marker.
Thank God for UA-cam. I don’t use rope enough to remember knots well but as long as I have my phone and remember this video...😄 thanks for the tutorial
@@First_Class_Amateur if you will allow me to provide feedback, I think if you stated the video with a brief overview (the knot, what you had was good). Next, break down your tutorial starting at the slowest speed. Long pauses between each movement. Then as the video progresses, speed it up. Finally showing the conclusion which was your recap. You had the right content, but in a jumbled order. Nonetheless, I appreciated your video.
At first watch it looked complicated and I watched it again and (with sound). This is very interesting to see. I will be watching this until I learn to tie it. It seems to be a very dependable and useful knot. Thanks
I will have to watch a few more times this is so cool its like watching the hands of a magician that sounds like Steve Busicemi thumbs up and subscribed great video and thanks for the lesson
When I do a trucker's hitch I normally use paracord; I just loop it around the top loop once and when I pull on it the single wrap locks on itself and keeps tension. I'm not sure if its the qualities specific to the texture and stretch of paracord, but the trick doesn't seem to work on all rope. Masonry twine, for example, slips right out. Your method seems like a much more universal approach to that problem, and I will definitely try it on some other materials.
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I commented on this video. He didn’t like my comment because I referenced another farm channel that showed the “lost” hand movements behind the traditional truckers knot that is the basis of his own variants. Fair enough. He is allowed. I am going to persist with this guy and subscribe because he has a lot of practical knot knowledge to share, anyways. The problem with learning knots from books is they often don’t show the hand movements. With all the variations of truckers hitch, the hands are key. He is a bit too fast sometimes but I just slow the video down and pause. These are good variants.
I've been going through and learning as many versions of the truckers hitch as I can find. This one is very different, and fun to learn! However, I think it is suboptimal because that ball hitch that is so useful in holding your tension is also *preventing* you from gaining tension. The harder you pull, the more it resists you. Which is fine up to a certain point, but I found even using my entire bodyweight, it won't get as tight as it should. However, with the "normal" self-locking version of a trucker's hitch, it's just an extra wrap, which doesn't lock up so much as to prevent tightening (but still "locks" enough while you tie off a final hitch). So I would still use a standard/locking trucker's hitch when absolute *maximum* tightness is required. Also, I'm not sure why you make the double loop around the bight and then take it off and turn it around. You can just wrap it the other way. The important thing is that the tail end of that line is *away* from the tip/end of the bight. I use that on its own to hang my hammocks (or a sheet bend/beckett hitch, depending on the material).
Thank you! this is way better than the regular trucker's hitch i've used. After practicing it, now I see the best benefit which you forgot to mention: you don't need access to the end of the rope. You can tie the whole thing in the middle of the rope, without having to pull the end of the ropee through the loop.
Imagine you go help a buddy pick up a piece of furniture and he's got nothing to secure it with because he doesn't think that far ahead and picked you up, so you don't have your ratchet straps either.. with knot tying skills and twine from the furniture store you get to be the shining star of the day!
Thank you for the great demonstration! Easy to understand and implement. I'll definitely be using this in the future. I think it'll work great for running ridgelines or just tying stuff down when ratchet straps are not available or appropriate.
cool knot - I have been using a timber hitch for the same function with zero jamming but I don't get the automatic ratchet feature which I think is pretty cool. I have seen a lot of different combination of knots called a truckers hitch. Being a knot head I will add your knot to my repertoire of knots.
I use a considerably different version of this as a "trucker's hitch" and have done for many, many years. I've never seen this technique and I like it much better than the way I've been doing it, so thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. As an old man, I'm just amazed at what can be learned these days on this platform, but it's only because guys like you take the time to make content and are willing to share with the rest of us. So, sincerely, thanks!
Well said mate!
i appreciate you are using this platform well and hope to follow it!
this is a weaker knot than the standard truckers hitch. Should do the trick on lighter loads though.
... yeah probably the same one I'm thinking of mate, I use something that does the same job but it's totally different it's almost similar to the standard trucker's hitch but you just poke the line and different through the bite then it grabs and holds it,
God comment. Same here, agree on all points. Amazing knot.
After watching this video 6 or 7 times, I finally get the trick to this knot. The trick is to always remember to carry ratchet straps in your vehicle!
Brilliant 😂
Yeah I found this useless. After he does the coils and says to anchor it and then skips over says step....
Or get a removal company 👍
Spit my coffee out 🤣. Such an easy trick to implement! Thanks for the tip.
I cary both ratchet straps and 1100 paracord… i typically just do a simple square type loop knot that i run the rope thru then pull against it, then pinch and secure with a square knot… sometimes less is more… i may do a video on it next time i need to move something, which is like every weekend… i have no idea how people can live without a truck
My Dad was an old school trucker and he taught me how to do this years ago. He would use it to tie all sorts of machine parts to his trailer - an incredible knot.. trouble is, I have never gotten it right when I need it.. He has been dead for years but I can still hear him standing behind me 'tutting' when I get it wrong!
I like the sound of your Dad. I feel he must have been a good man. I'm sorry he's no longer with you Tim.
Tried this knot a couple times after watching and so far it seems to work exceptionally well. It’s very satisfying being able to keep the tension with each tug. Greatly appreciated, sir! Thank you for sharing!
I don't get it, does he wrap his pulling end through the loop window to get the ratcheting effect, I use an alpine butterfly for the loop. Is this potentially bad for the rope, (I only use slippage twine to tie recycle material loads. Sobi do t use real rope)
Knot tying is like sleight of hand magic. You can show me how you do it, and explain every step along the way, but it's still magic to me.
Doing these things is easy but coming up with these ideas is what impresses me!
Yeah.. always takes me awhile to figure it out.
I needed a small custom sized net to hold a cylinder, so learned net making yesterday...
With this knot, it won't be going anywhere... Now to rewatch and practice 5-10 times..
@@laaaliiiluuu It was needed at some point in time. Imagine an entire village wanting to tie up their hunt without it falling down etc.
It takes practice. I've been tying for a few weeks and the basics are slowly starting to become intuitive.
It's like practicing an instrument. No matter your ability, you can git gud with a little patience and dedication.
The key is to memorize the knot and not necessarily the hand movements involved. Too many people when making these videos try to explain the hand movements involved in doing the knots and I understand that but really you need to learn the knots most importantly, then from that point you will discover the hand movements you that work best for you. The movements can change depending on the person tying them, the knot is the knot and should never really change at all.
Thanks for telling us about this awesome knot. I’ll teach it to the Scouts this summer during camp. I’m sure they will enjoy it immensely!
Genius, always hated tying the TH off under tension. This is a revelation, thank you for sharing👍
Brilliant!!! I love that this is done completely "in-line", unlike the other "truckers hitch" that I am more accustomed to. Thank you for this demonstration, sir!
Skip to 5:14 when he does a recap, the first 5 minutes is confusing. Great looking hitch am curious to try it!
THIS. DO THIS! I was confused until i went to 5:14.
"Do that, do that, do that thing" ~ Tuco.
The trucker's hitch is the best thing since the bowline. But after seeing this video, I wonder if my bowlines have just been granny knots all this time, because this is high-def and my trucker's hitch is black and white!
This is by far the best trucker hitch on the entire Internet.
As a backpacker who prefers a tarp shelter, this looks like a great way to get a nice tight ridgeline. Thanks!
A truckers hits is better look up corporals corner modified truckies hitch
But a truckers hitch involves a slip knot, which can bind on its own loop as you pull the knot out. Other knots (butterfly, for example) are a bit more complicated. What makes the truckers hitch better?
@@DaibheadSeamas not sure what u mean by" it can un bined on its own loop as you pull the knot out " ik what un bining is I just don't know what u mean by that hear but I personaly have put 450lbs on a truckers hitch Ridgeline and it has never came un done when using the modified truckies hitch by corprals courner to get the weight off the grounds so ik it is strong and won't come un done and very simaler to this when u pull the other way it losens up to undo the load
But if u could explain what u ment by it will un bind when u pull out the knot I might be able to explain why it's better
No problem! You misread my comment. I said it tends to bind, not un bind. What I mean is that as you pull the loop through, it pinches at the end and is a pain in the butt to pull through all the way.
@@DaibheadSeamas if you tie the slip knot the other direction (where the tail is the side that goes to the tree) then it won’t bind. The knot in this video and a truckers hitch are functionally the exact same, the only difference is how the loop is created. Choose whichever works best for you.
Snapping the tightened rope is good, but I wanted to see you grab the filing cabinet and rock the entire truck with it. This is what I do to test my pick-up tie-downs. You know what they say, "If you don't know how to tie knots, tie lots of them!" Cheers from Texas
That’s some badass knot tying!!!!!im about to get on Facebook marketplace to try to find me a filing cabinet!!
As a rock climber I love these tips and tricks. They can come in handy in many situations.
I wouldn't be using any knot Rock climbing.
Very important to understand how much a knot weakens the rope.
@@Robert-cu9bm correct, any responsible climber takes that into account. But you don’t only need life lines in rock climbing 😉
I agree with the positive comments & after trying it all I can add is that this form is a game changer for ease of tying down & then ease of releasing our tie downs. Remember a good knot releases as easily as it initially ties.
Back in days of yore when we tied our payload down with rope we never saw stray ropes laying on the roadside...now there is never one trip we don't see at least one webbing ratchet strap laying malevolently on the road waiting to flick up & crack a windscreen.
In my area it is about 2 ratchet straps to 1 black rubber bungee
Nice, I just got it to work! It's like a magic trick. I will practice more so I can pass it on, this is a gift gratefully received.
Learned this knot while living in Japan years ago .
I've done Trucker's Hitches all my life.
By far this is the Best One,
I have ever seen and experienced.
You explained it Well and your Video was Spot on.
Thanks for Sharing your Technique with America and the World Beyond, Great Job.
Well done teaching the knot. Only needed to watch the video once and I tied the knot first try without reference.
This is great. I love your videos. Everyday, I secure packages in my promaster for delivery. I love how i don't have to pull my entire cord through the eye. Also, you showed me a different way to set up my impossible shackle. ❤
Been studying knots for a while. I have a few apps on my phone that I go to for updating my old brain. I can't add your knots to the app, but boy would I love too. Stumbled onto your site looking for a quick release version of the 'woodland zip-tie'. Love your videos! Keep up the great work. I have a Nissan Frontier 2025 and it's amazing how in a new truck your storage space quickly gets used up. I could throw in a strap or two, ( I may sneak in one ) but for now I choose to stow away 2 or 3 different sizes of ropes. I guess if I needed to strap down large objects daily like that file cabinet, I'd keep my straps on the floor. I just enjoy tying knots and learning new ones. Love your comment on the naming of certain knots, got a chuckle out of that, I'm terrible at remembering the names of knots.
Well I've watched for the 5th time tonight and can finally do it with Paracord across the arms of a chair! Im willing to bet a paycheck tomorrow morning I want remember and the next time I need it I'll be going back to this video since I saved it 😂
Great set of knots. I really like the way you break this down in different steps and angles. You have the heart of a true teacher.
😂😂😂
By far the more simple way ever to explain how to do it THANKS!!!!
Fantastic!
This 180° loop inversion is the key. Very smart.
I have a spare set of rope that I'll bring into the trunk from now on.
Nice knot, let’s butt that cabinet up against the cab before we leave, thanks :)
Never seen this knot before but saving the video and plan on giving it a try.
Awesome way of adjusting your rope. I practiced it for my next camping trip, works extremely well. Thank you!
Excellent illustration. Thank you. I've got a rope out and am going to try this.
This knot is fantastic!!
I love learning new useful knots. Just can’t seem to remember them the next time I need to use them
I had no idea that Steve Buscemi knew his knots! Excellent instructional video!
I have been tying truckers' hitches for thirty years, at least. I teach knots to stagehands, and have been teaching truckers' hitches for the last fifteen, at least, in my class.
Today I was a student.
Tomorrow, I teach this knot as my truckers' hitch.
Thank you! I wasn’t sure if this was going to be a positive comment at first. I’m glad you like it enough to show others.
I learned a knot very similar to this when in high school while in Ethiopia from a missionary.
I’ve been trying to remember it for the longest time. This video definitely helps bring back some of the memories. Even if it’s not exactly the same it’s just as good if not better.
Thanks this looks a much simpler Trucker Hitch than I was using and love the ability to hold the leverage.... nice !
I cannot even figure out ratchet straps but I will certainly give this knot a try! Thanks for the video!
Ratchet straps aint hard to use. Just leave them tangled up with every use. Take the time straighten them out and they will be much easier to use.
1:49 is the second step.
Thanks. Been doing this everyday. Dont why. Keep it up!
Thank you for pointing this out! I was really confused what I was missing with his explanation hahaha. Now I get it!
I use a running figure eight for the second anchor point. I have seen many different ways to tie a truckers hitch. I like that both of your methods do not require to pull the running/working end all the way through.
I have seen a lot of regular and automatic truckers hitch versions, but this seems to be working the best, thank you!
well, well, well... i thought i'd seen every variation of this knot! turns out this last one is the one i like the most. thanks for sharing!
Knots are so beautiful
learned the truckers hitch on the farm as a kid to tie down loads on trailers and trucks ... we mostly used the double truckers hitch to get more leverage ... not sure how your "auto" self tensioning would have worked on the 1/2 inch ropes we used in those days ... keep up the great work
I tried this with a similar rope but possibly made of polyester rather than nylon. It had too much friction and did not slip as I tried to tighten the rope. I will try it again with a nylon rope. Thanks for sharing the video.
Exactly, the self-locking mechanism does not work well in high-friction rope. So, I don't use it all. I know one version of the Trucker Hitch that works in all ropes. It is better to know one version really well, rather than knowing a bunch of different versions for various type of ropes.
I,m a knot man and this is new to me. Thank You!,
2:00... seems the easiest for my small brain to understand. Thank you for the video.
If you close your eyes, you'd think Steve Buscemi was giving this tutorial. Good vid!
I see all kinds of truckers knots but this one is really unique getting it undone with out all the hassle and all the advantages of a racket like tie downs clever indeed going to study this and use it looks like its will be my favorite 😀
Figure 9 tensioners are amazing.
Amazing.. I have been looking for this one for a lifetime!
This knot kind of reminds me of a sheep shank. Either way thanks for the video. I use a truckers hitch daily. This locking advantage will be very useful.
Loved learning this knot. Will use it to batten down more tightly my kayak to the bed of my pick up truck!
Ultimate truckers hitch knot!!!
This knot system is amazing. Thank you for posting this video.
Saving this. Seeing something done and explained so simply makes me feel gooftarded.
Crikey, I just made use of your shorts' drawstring technique today on my cycling pants.
This one here is gonna take some extra time 🙀
This looks like the same cabinet that flew through my window on the freeway...
Haha just kidding can't wait try this out.
I love this video.
I have been using the trucker’s hitch with the sheep shank variation so you don’t have to feed the whole line which saves tons of time. using that double loop sort of bow thing has proven to be very safe. Now I will add this locking mechanism at the last hitch i do. I love compounding these.
I learned this as the Carter’s hitch, shows how old it is
Almost reminds me of a munter on a trucker. I usually use a marlinspike hitch for my truckers, but I want to try this lark’s head now. Thanks for sharing.
Everyone in the Home Depot parking lot will be super impressed when you pull this one out. 😁
I use this hitch every chance I get. It's just satisfying to be able to make a piece of string into something so powerful it can crush a 2x4 with very little strength
27 year tug captain here. I know ton of knots. Never seen that one before! Well done! The first purpose of a knot is to untie it...and you got that covered!
If i might ask a favour, could you offer up a few knots that hold under high tension, but remain easy to undo once youre done? Im thinking along the lines of basics like a loop, anchoring one end to something, joining two pieces of rope etc
@@ciarangale4738
A taughtline hitch.
Still, a good marlinspike and fidd are important.
That's brilliant! That's going to come in handy next time I move my kid to college. Thank you so much.
Great explanation and demo.
I use a truckers hitch and simply pass the working end through the loop twice. As you pull, the tension applies pressure to the first pass through piece of line. Pull up to release the tension. I use 2 half-hitches to ensure the knot does not slip. I use an alpine butterfly loop for the loop. The second pass should be along side the first pass rope, it will be obvious when you try it out.
The auto-tension means you do not have to fiddle with pinching the rope as you add a securing knot. I forget which YT channel I learned this technique. Try it, it might be an option for some?
I am pretty sure you forgot to say you pass the working end around the second anchor a second time before going through the loop again. Just note, there may not be enough rope for that sometimes.
Spectacular
This is awesome….. so much better than the hitch I’ve been using all these years… thanks for the video.
This is absolutely amazing. For somebody that knows how to do knots it is very easy to follow, there are only a few simple steps and works absolutely amazing. Thank you, was looking for one like this to tension a soft canvas
Looks like the recap was the first take. Excellent editing, excellent teaching technique. My only suggestion is to show the movement of the rope with a multicoloured weave or by drawing on the rope with marker.
You should write a 21st century of Ashley Book of Knots.
Thank God for UA-cam. I don’t use rope enough to remember knots well but as long as I have my phone and remember this video...😄 thanks for the tutorial
That's an awesome knotology technique. Bloody useful, cheers a bunch
excellent noeud: j'y suis pas arrivé du 1er coup mais après quelques essais, ça marche très bien et je peux maintenant le reproduire
I was confused with the editing but thanks for fully explaining at the end
Thank you for taking the time to come in. I would love to know how I can improve to make things easier to understand.
@@First_Class_Amateur if you will allow me to provide feedback,
I think if you stated the video with a brief overview (the knot, what you had was good).
Next, break down your tutorial starting at the slowest speed. Long pauses between each movement.
Then as the video progresses, speed it up.
Finally showing the conclusion which was your recap.
You had the right content, but in a jumbled order.
Nonetheless, I appreciated your video.
Nice! If you try to show the steps slowly, like to someone that has no idea about this knots, it will be very useful .
There is playback speed adjustable settings
I was thinking exactly the same thing.Slow it down and give instructions...don't just run through it at your own speed !
Really works
At first watch it looked complicated and I watched it again and (with sound). This is very interesting to see. I will be watching this until I learn to tie it. It seems to be a very dependable and useful knot. Thanks
I will have to watch a few more times this is so cool its like watching the hands of a magician that sounds like Steve Busicemi thumbs up and subscribed great video and thanks for the lesson
When I do a trucker's hitch I normally use paracord; I just loop it around the top loop once and when I pull on it the single wrap locks on itself and keeps tension.
I'm not sure if its the qualities specific to the texture and stretch of paracord, but the trick doesn't seem to work on all rope. Masonry twine, for example, slips right out.
Your method seems like a much more universal approach to that problem, and I will definitely try it on some other materials.
Just got onto your vid, have always used the truckies hitch but your version is excellent, thanks
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That looks freakishly useful!
I commented on this video. He didn’t like my comment because I referenced another farm channel that showed the “lost” hand movements behind the traditional truckers knot that is the basis of his own variants. Fair enough. He is allowed. I am going to persist with this guy and subscribe because he has a lot of practical knot knowledge to share, anyways. The problem with learning knots from books is they often don’t show the hand movements. With all the variations of truckers hitch, the hands are key. He is a bit too fast sometimes but I just slow the video down and pause. These are good variants.
I've been going through and learning as many versions of the truckers hitch as I can find. This one is very different, and fun to learn! However, I think it is suboptimal because that ball hitch that is so useful in holding your tension is also *preventing* you from gaining tension. The harder you pull, the more it resists you. Which is fine up to a certain point, but I found even using my entire bodyweight, it won't get as tight as it should. However, with the "normal" self-locking version of a trucker's hitch, it's just an extra wrap, which doesn't lock up so much as to prevent tightening (but still "locks" enough while you tie off a final hitch). So I would still use a standard/locking trucker's hitch when absolute *maximum* tightness is required.
Also, I'm not sure why you make the double loop around the bight and then take it off and turn it around. You can just wrap it the other way. The important thing is that the tail end of that line is *away* from the tip/end of the bight. I use that on its own to hang my hammocks (or a sheet bend/beckett hitch, depending on the material).
Thank you! this is way better than the regular trucker's hitch i've used. After practicing it, now I see the best benefit which you forgot to mention: you don't need access to the end of the rope. You can tie the whole thing in the middle of the rope, without having to pull the end of the ropee through the loop.
Always finish with a couple of half hitches….. Awesome
This is a sick knot.
Very interesting, can't wait to practice this a bunch and try to commit it to memory. Thanks for the video.
One of the most useful knots to know.
100% sure I will get this right the first time. Looking forward to it.
Thank You for taking the time to teach me this!
Imagine you go help a buddy pick up a piece of furniture and he's got nothing to secure it with because he doesn't think that far ahead and picked you up, so you don't have your ratchet straps either.. with knot tying skills and twine from the furniture store you get to be the shining star of the day!
Thanks for sharing. This is the first time I’ve seen this knot.
Thank you for the great demonstration! Easy to understand and implement. I'll definitely be using this in the future. I think it'll work great for running ridgelines or just tying stuff down when ratchet straps are not available or appropriate.
I'm back to watch again because I'm just THAT gd impressed
Learnt more than my own dads ever taught me hahaha thanks daddy ropes 😂❤
Thank you for the video. I enjoyed and tried and after a couple of tries got it. It should come very handy. Thanks scotty
cool knot - I have been using a timber hitch for the same function with zero jamming but I don't get the automatic ratchet feature which I think is pretty cool. I have seen a lot of different combination of knots called a truckers hitch. Being a knot head I will add your knot to my repertoire of knots.
Awesome knot!! Now I only need a truck...
Knots are so satisfying. This in not the version I use, but I like it.
Nice instruction and good knowledge, thanks