Daisy Chain and Fast Rope, the two paracord storage videos you've made and I've watched. Fantastic ideas both! I watched them both today and I will not use any other way ever again. Thank you Master Splinter!
Good lesson. I've used this for years on extension cords. It takes a little time to do on the front end but saves a lot of potential untangling time. Styling hat too.
Thanks for the refresher, it's been a while since I have tied one of these. It works on just about anything. The first time I learned it was several years back, an electrician was wrapping his extension cords this way.
We used to use this technique as parachute riggers, when we took a parachute out of service and severed the suspension lines from the parachute canopy.
new sub here..i learned a 'Paracord donut" awhile back, but like most bushcraft / Outdoor skills..they can perish quickly without continuous practice. thank you for sharing this ..cheers
I unintentionally stored my paracord this way. It's how my husband rolls up extension cords, so I did it with my length of paracord. Nice to know there's a name for it!
To straighten the chain, make it look good, pull it back and forth across a pole, pipe or other that would create little friction, not tree bark or branch for example. thanks for the vid! Anything to reduce tangling when I need it is a good thing.
You definitely can do this with bigger rope/cordage. In fact, you can do the same thing with electrical extension cords. In construction work, this is often referred to as a "carpenter's wrap." It keeps your extension cord tangle-free, and you only need to deploy as much cord as needed to accomplish your goal, while leaving the rest in the wrap for an easy cleanup. So, if you own a 50 foot extension cord but only need to reach 23 feet, the 27 remaining feet stay "wrapped" while you do your work.
This is my breakdown of the three methods so far. Daisy Chain: Fastest to tie, takes up the most space. Fast Rope: slower to tie, takes up the least space. Doughnut: Takes forever to tie but can be used incrementally without having to retie the whole thing. I would use the daisy chain for storing rope or cord that gets used often as a whole, not cut up. Fast rope for storing a lot of rope in the smallest space available if it doesn't get used often or you just NEED to save space. Paracord doughnut, they take forever to tie so I would only suggest these for people who cut out sections of their rope for smaller projects a lot like bracelets or anything really where they only need to cut off a few feet of cord at a time.
Just wanted to make sure you knew that the ad I saw was for the Keystone Pipeline. If that is an issue you care about, you may want to block that company from your approved advertisers...love the videos, keep up the good work!
thank you jeffrey on multiple levels. do you by chance know the url of the ad? it seems to block certain ads you need the url or it. thanks again. - stony
Well, they are both Woolrich. The one in this video is pretty old and was a gift. The red one I wear is a new coat from Woolrich's. And I know how difficult it can be to find the clothing/gear you want. -Krik
This is good. Takes a bit of time but not too bad for cord you use often. Those other fancy braids, bracelets, etc, look nice but take far too long for practical use.
Daisy Chain and Fast Rope, the two paracord storage videos you've made and I've watched. Fantastic ideas both! I watched them both today and I will not use any other way ever again. Thank you Master Splinter!
Good lesson. I've used this for years on extension cords. It takes a little time to do on the front end but saves a lot of potential untangling time.
Styling hat too.
Thanks for the refresher, it's been a while since I have tied one of these. It works on just about anything. The first time I learned it was several years back, an electrician was wrapping his extension cords this way.
This is the method I use all the time, and works well with the thicker diameter ropes !
Another great method of organizing your para-cord. Thanks.
We used to use this technique as parachute riggers, when we took a parachute out of service and severed the suspension lines from the parachute canopy.
new sub here..i learned a 'Paracord donut" awhile back, but like most bushcraft / Outdoor skills..they can perish quickly without continuous practice. thank you for sharing this ..cheers
I unintentionally stored my paracord this way. It's how my husband rolls up extension cords, so I did it with my length of paracord. Nice to know there's a name for it!
To straighten the chain, make it look good, pull it back and forth across a pole, pipe or other that would create little friction, not tree bark or branch for example. thanks for the vid! Anything to reduce tangling when I need it is a good thing.
You definitely can do this with bigger rope/cordage.
In fact, you can do the same thing with electrical extension cords. In construction work, this is often referred to as a "carpenter's wrap." It keeps your extension cord tangle-free, and you only need to deploy as much cord as needed to accomplish your goal, while leaving the rest in the wrap for an easy cleanup.
So, if you own a 50 foot extension cord but only need to reach 23 feet, the 27 remaining feet stay "wrapped" while you do your work.
Great "how-to"! I can see this being a very useful method! Thanks for sharing!
I know it's kinda randomly asking but does anyone know a good website to watch new movies online?
@Nelson Bodie i watch on FlixZone. Just google for it :)
@Shawn Jay Definitely, have been watching on FlixZone for since april myself :D
@Shawn Jay Thanks, I signed up and it seems to work :) I appreciate it!
@Nelson Bodie no problem xD
This is my breakdown of the three methods so far.
Daisy Chain: Fastest to tie, takes up the most space.
Fast Rope: slower to tie, takes up the least space.
Doughnut: Takes forever to tie but can be used incrementally without having to retie the whole thing.
I would use the daisy chain for storing rope or cord that gets used often as a whole, not cut up.
Fast rope for storing a lot of rope in the smallest space available if it doesn't get used often or you just NEED to save space.
Paracord doughnut, they take forever to tie so I would only suggest these for people who cut out sections of their rope for smaller projects a lot like bracelets or anything really where they only need to cut off a few feet of cord at a time.
Just wanted to make sure you knew that the ad I saw was for the Keystone Pipeline. If that is an issue you care about, you may want to block that company from your approved advertisers...love the videos, keep up the good work!
thank you jeffrey on multiple levels. do you by chance know the url of the ad? it seems to block certain ads you need the url or it. thanks again. - stony
Arborists (tree climbers) use this to manage their rope and cordage. I've used it on up to 25mm (1 inch) rope often.
Slippery function = slip knot / daisy chain = crochet chain === crocheting outdoor style ❤
thanks, very useful and easy to follow video.
I have seen this used by the military for rappelling rope, which is pretty thick.
Thanks for the upload
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very useful for electrical extension cords.
That's how I make (and remake when the dog undoes them) my dog chews. They last for ages as the dog struggles to chew through paracord ;)
It's the extension cord method nice
Hey Krik love the videos! Wondering where you are getting your wool coats? I like then a lot but can't see to find any like it. Advise please.
Well, they are both Woolrich. The one in this video is pretty old and was a gift. The red one I wear is a new coat from Woolrich's. And I know how difficult it can be to find the clothing/gear you want. -Krik
Cool i like this.
Awesome video as always. You where one of my inspirations to get into making my own videos. Feel free to have a look -Mitch
That's a killer coat, may I ask what it is and where it was purchased?
It's an old Woolrich coat, probably from the 70's. It was a gift - found at a thrift store. -Krik
Nice
This is good. Takes a bit of time but not too bad for cord you use often. Those other fancy braids, bracelets, etc, look nice but take far too long for practical use.
what brand is that jacket?
your cameraman always shoots into the sun... stop doing that. Good video though!
Well done, Krik! Posted a link to my Bushcraft and Survival Twitter feed @bcrafttips
Thanks a lot for that. -Krik
how does it take you 10 mins to explain a knot bro, its like you may have all the time in the world with your slow talking but we don't!
I don't know why you insist on calling viewers turtles, but I find it insulting! Not a good way to win over new subscribers!