THE ULTIMATE FRANK BUSH BANKLINE RIDGELINE THE KING OF RIDGELINES, SIMPLE ROPECRAFT AT ITS BEST
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- In this video I show you how to DIY the best common man ridgeline that exists on the planet. The FRANK BUSH BANKLINE RIDGELINE is the most advanced and versatile piece of kit you need in your backpack for your next bushcraft, survival, camping, bugout or shtf/wrol event.
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Thanks so much for supporting the channel, kind regards!
now I need to go two videos back and see why this one is really better than that one? :)
Thank you for making our life better.
The latest video is the best of them... lol.
@@frankbush333 I still have to watch the previous setup. Thank you Frank. 💪
One other thing I wanted to tell you on this particular video is that I was very pleased with the white background and the closeness that you were showing that was spot on, Frank, spot on.
This video was excellently done. Kudos to you!
Getting feedback from others helps the cause, cheers!
Mr. Frank, this is one of the finest tutorials & demos I've seen on any media! Thank you, you gave me something to do tomorrow......ATB
Hey Grey, your comments are truly humbling, thank you so much. Awesome that you are going to give the setup a try, it takes a little to make but it is well worth it imho. Thanks for taking the time to watch more coming soon cheers!
I love this and i am out of 36 bank line and only have the smaller stuff, so looks like i am ordering a new roll of 36.
Rarely do i see an original idea that makes perfect sense, good video and explanation is perfect.
Awesome glad to hear you are making one for yourself, thanks for taking the time to watch more coming soon cheers.
very good adaption of the jungle knots and the ridgeline very well done
Glad you enjoyed the video thanks for watching more coming soon cheers!
I started watching you because I saw a video on Waypoint that mentioned you… you have quickly become a staple in my RUclips daily line up!!! Thanks for doing what you do!
I’ve been “catching up “ on older videos! Haha
Awesome I didn't know I got a mention was that in a recent video of his?
@@frankbush333 yes sir he did a fishing hack with a chalk stringer.
Waypoint survival channel ya, will have to check that out.
I just finished mine. I did the smaller ones first to practice. I also used shrink tape for the ends. I also used a small a- frame ladder to separate the lines. Thanks for the idea and instruction.
Awesome hopefully you get food ise out of it, thanks for watching cheers
fantastic idea with the locked brummel splices. I'll be borrowing this idea. Thanks for sharing.
awesome glad you got something out of the video, thanks for watching more coming soon cheers!
Well you now convinced me that this is the best ridgeline to have in my backpack and I definitely am going to take the time to make one of these. Since I'm new at it, it's probably going to take me 8 hours rather than four to make mine.
Once again Mr. Frank Bush... you're the best!
Glad to here it! It is a little time taken to make I can't lie but it is worth it. Once again cheers!
I am so glad you switched to a white shirt and it shows up excellent when you're showing your lines and how you do them.
Excellent! This video was excellently done.
Thank you so much. You are a whiz bang and making Ridgelines that work really well.
Thank you thank you thank you
Hey Rebecca, thank you for all the positive feedback and the kind words I am glad you enjoyed the video thanks for taking the time to watch more coming soon cheers.
Watching RUclips videos earlier this morning and came across a few videos of using toggles,as I'm always looking for ways to make improvements, so I spent an hour making some toggles and I was happy with what I did, then lo and behold i came across your video, mr. Frank this is brilliant! Thanks for the great videos, keep it up!
Thank you for the positive feedback more coming soon cheers!
One of the most limiting things about "bushcraft" is weight. In this case you have the same amount of ridgeline, but have reduced the amount of weight. The old saying; :the more you know, the less you carry" also applies to weight. In my case, weight is the most limiting factor. Once again, I'm changing things.
Frank, as I've said before, you are the rope and line king, There are lots of folks out there who say their system is best, "I can make mine in no time, yours takes too long to make" (a statement made by one of the best) Ya his is quick, but this works better.
What impresses me most is that you are always trying to MAKE IT BETTER, never becoming locked into "THE WAY WE'VE ALWAYS DONE IT".
Great job. '-)
Hey Robert, I agree weight is always a factor for sure, your statements on my abilities are humbling thank you, as it goes for the time to make this my only response is "yes, quality takes time" but time saved later in the field often is critical where as time spent on a comfy couch can often be wasted. Taking a few hours out of a day is not a show stopper in my mind, people lack patience for the reward to their own detriment. Again, thanks for watching Robert more coming soon cheers.
@@frankbush333 And I could not agree more.
I'm looking to improve upon my system and so far this is the best one I've seen, i think ill give it a go
Awesome hope you enjoy it man
I don't know another man who wears an oxford and slacks in the woods. Frank, my guess is that getting to bushcraft is just more important than changing out of the business casual, yeah? Your level of detail is impressive sir. Cheers!
I have been known to head straight out after work on a Friday on a few occasions lol. Thanks for watching more coming soon cheers!
Great 😃👍 Job Done.🇺🇲❤️🙏🙏🙏 God Bless You
Thanks for the kind words and taking the time to watch more coming soon cheers!
@@frankbush3336okohlkoll 7th ugh
great job, and the white paper background for the bankline makes it nice and easy to see what you're doing
Glad you enjoyed the show
Wonderful videos, Frank. You inspired me, and I made twenty ridgelines based on your simple designs, to bundle with tarps that I already have as well as new tarps and tent stakes purchased this week. You are a leader. I'm very thankful for your videos here. God bless, happy new year, and be blessed for 2024!
Your words are far to kind, thank you, I hope you get enjoyable use out of your new systems, take care and God bless.
Fantastic video. I will be making this soon.
Awesome thanks for taking the time to watch more coming soon cheers.
Hey Frank! I liked the previous ridgeline better - one string only and attach things to it. Less weight and more adjustability. I personally also think it easier and better to keep loops in your pocket so you can tie a prussik to the ridgeline and attach something to it when needed, but still you have some cool ideas. The bottle attachment with a larkshead I’ll be using for sure.
I did the first Ridgeline that you showed even though it was hard to see it. I managed to get it done and I am very pleased with it. But now you showed me this different one with the locked Brummels and I want to make it now.
So I ordered some bank line and that's going to be my next project. But I was really pleased with the first one you showed. It works really well, but this newest one you've made, oh my gosh, this is the "Ace of Diamonds" in our backacks!
You're the "Ace of Hearts" for showing us this video!
Thank you, Frank.
Your comments are very humbling thank you.
Certainly a immaculate explanation, and a project for me
drinking game: take a drink every time he says, "locked brummel". 🤣
Good video. Good ideas. Thanks for sharing them, yeah? Good stuff.
Lol. To funny Zippity thanks for taking the time to watch cheers!
@@frankbush333 The pleasure is all mine. You're offering new, inventive, next level ideas to the bushcraft community, Frank.
I think most people who watch you realize it and appreciate it as much as I do. New, creative ideas are rare in bushcraft these days.
Wow thank you for the kind words, I am humbled by your statements cheers!
That is so elegant! When you said in he last video that you were already thinking about improvements and had some ideas, I didn't doubt you but I couldn't imagine how you could improve on the previous ridgeline. Yet, you have done it! This is genius! Thank you Frank for coming up with these great elegant, streamlined systems and continuing to improve them.
thank you so much for the kind words and taking the time to watch, more coming soon cheers!
Great idea. Infinite soft shackle series system.
Glad you like it! more coming soon cheers.
Oof, I was sure the last ridgeline I made from one of your previous videos was the ultimate, but this one is definitely the best there is.... until your next one of course! Awesome job Frank!
The previous one was for paracord use, this one was for bankline use. Next one kevlar professional edition, lol. thanks John you made me laugh and for taking the time to watch more coming soon cheers!
Great light contrast, so easy to see what you are doing. Thank you.
Glad you enjoy it! thanks for watching more coming soon cheers.
Il be making one of these thanks
Great idea... I am definitely making this and incorporating it into my kit .. now if you can just come up with a comprehensive haversack cook kit... Lol
Awesome glad you enjoyed the video, I did a video a few years ago about my 1lb cook kit check that out. Thanks for watching more coming soon cheers!
In high winds, you could use a variation of a timber hitch by threading the knotted line through sequential locked brommels for additional friction. Yes, it's a brilliant piece of kit!
The flexibility in this setup is unmatched that way for sure you can do as mentioned, thanks for taking the time to watch more coming soon cheers!
That’s pretty cool !
Glad you enjoyed the video thanks for taking the time to watch more coming soon cheers.
Love it. Thank you.
awesome glad you checked it out more coming soon cheers!
I was thinking about doing a bigger knot at the end, I was all set to do a diamond knot. And then I got done with preparing the midpoint of 2x15 meters of cord (Dyneeclone 1.8mm) on it and I realized that I was damn well not doing that, so I just did the variant of overhand that goes through twice. Barrel knot or double overhand, says Wikipedia.
Oh my gosh! Well I got my tarred bank line today... 60 ft. Found the center at 30 ft and proceeded to start doing the Brummels. I think I got six done and I definitely have to take a break.
Oh my gosh!!!!!
So I took a break from the big long line and sat down and did one of the prussics.
The lighting in my house isn't that great and I'm thinking about going out and sitting outside tomorrow and working on it.
It's going to take a while.
But it's going to be worth it when it's done and I'm going to be really excited about using it when it's completely finished.
It does take time, be patient it will be worth it, things get faster as you go. Awesome to hear you are giving it a try, sweet!
@@frankbush333
Well I got it done and I am thrilled to pieces with it and I actually did 18 prussics. I used up all the rest of the tarred bank line.
You're the man, Frank!
@@rebeccasilveous8898 Awesome! Glad to hear you finished it, I know it is a bit of work but the reward is worth the patience hopefully you enjoy it! Thanks for watching and giving it a try! More coming soon cheers!
Outstanding! Have you used this system when your ridgeline is wet? In general, Prusik loops and spliced cordage will begin to slip.
Tarred bankline is unaffected by rain, I live in a rainforest environment and have had no issues when the weather gets cold they grip a little more even. Thanks for watching more coming soon cheers.
Awesome video Frank cheers for that. On the ridgeline would 6" work or would you say 4" is best? Thanks again.
Down to about 2 inches is best imho as it gives more flexibility and precise distancing but it is far more time consuming and consumes more length, 6 is doable for sure and faster though it is very flexible that way. Thanks for taking the time to watch more coming soon cheers!
Very Good - Thank Youi
Thank you too!
Well, crud. After years of resisting toggles I finally broke down and added a couple to my setup... only to see this video one week later. So long, toggles.
I use braided dyneema (perfect with locked brommels) for my ridgeline to avoid stretch, so I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with kevlar. Thank you for sharing.
The kevlar version should be the next video. Thanks for watching glad you got something out of it more coming soon cheers!
I just made this ridgeline using 80 feet of 1.75 dyneema. With an Ashley stopper knot on either end and a 1.5 inch bury on the final loop, it gives me a 38ft ridgeline--I was shooting for 35, so bonus!
Couldn't be more pleased with the results. Thank you again for sharing.
@@timabababaluka awesome I hope you find it to be the best ridgeline you will ever use.
@@timabababalukahow are your prusiks doing on the tiny Dyneema line? I would imagine that would be hard to get enough friction.
@@JasperJanssen Oddly enough, it's kind of the opposite. That waxy-feeling coating still let's the prusiks bite down well enough that they stay put, but when I'm done, I have to loosen them significantly in order to get them to slide freely. Much more so than with paracord. Perhaps with use this will change, but I still like the setup more than my paracord ridgeline.
For clarity sake, I suppose I should add that my prusiks are also dyneema.
Top notch.
Thanks
@@frankbush333Now turn multiple ridge lines like this into netting.
@JonathanLangdale I do show other videos using a very similar ridgeline as a trot line for fishing
I enjoy your explanation, What is the specification of the rope used?
I am using #36 tarred bankline in this example, three stand of course.
I think leaving the droplines on will cause tangles when hanking or unhanking 🤠
the line
hasn't been the case so far...
Brilliant in every way. I’m still confused by how to get the Brummell knots correct but I’ll watch that part when I’ve got my bankline out and see if I can get it right. This setup looks like there’s no real reason to use one of the Brummell drop lines at either end of the ridge line when attaching to the anchor points. Any thoughts on if there’s any fatigue factor in the repeated stretching of this type of setup? How many times it might last for various outings when stretching it tightly? Looking forward to seeing you do the professional line next. A higher quality of cordage. Because of the amount of time to build this initially, it makes sense to start with the higher grade of cordage. Once again though, a great show n tell.
the brummel knots are easy once you get the first one. the drop lines at the ends are optional you are correct. as for fatigue these are splices not knots so the impact on the line is far far less for any strength loss in comparison to say jungle knots. this video was for common man ease of affordability and cordage accessibility, everyone has access to 3 strand rope whereas the professional version is braided hollow core and is out of some peoples financial reach hence I want to do videos for both, so every budget works. thanks for watching more coming soon cheers.
I am curious as to how this affects line strength compared to jungle line, since the "knot"/splice has 1 or 2 strand of cord each where they connect. Any idea? You gain the flexibility of moving the prusiks more easily for sure, but just a thought. Other then that, this seems fantaaaaaastic. Kudos! Love it.
I have yet to break them with that said, the max tension between the trees is about 640 lbs because it is doubled up and these splices have minimal impact of that as the splices are running parallel to the twist, the locked brummel loops are closer to 290 lbs because of your mentioned comment. But I am unable to apply a truckers hitch with that much force probably closer to around 150 lbs at best, so well within the tolerance threshold. As for jungle knots on bankline it is around 450 lbs tree to tree and the same for the loops as the overhand knots create a loss off around 30% in strength additionally the knots consume about 20% of the overall doubled up original length whereas the locked brummels consume around 5%. And as mentioned the jungle knots are unable to premit the free floating drop lines. This is not exact measurement information but is calculated from my knowledge of ropecraft splice and knot weaknesses and existing documented bankline strength. Hope this helps and thanks for taking the time to watch more coming soon cheers!
@@frankbush333 Interesting! How does, say an overhand knot that makes the loops, have a higher loss of strength, then a splice where in "worst case scenario" you're putting the weight on the 1-2 strands in the splice, instead "all" from the overhand? How does that work? Much appreciated of course, I love this system. It combines sooooo much of what I enjoy myself.
knots always weaken ropes far more than splices it is worth googling if you are interested, as for the locked brummel the load is not against just one or two strands as the brummels lock occurs from two of the splices interlocking, the direct load never just gets applied to 1 strand. A single #36 bankline has 320 lbs strength taking into account a weakening I estimate closer to 290 lbs in a worst case 'only' 2 strands took the entire load it would hold closer to just over 200 lbs but as stated given the nature of the brummel the other strands inevitably take some of the load as well. as stated without hooking it up to test equipment this is my estimate but to date I have not had a break from this construct even when applying my full force behind a truckers hitch in the loops.
@@frankbush333 Very interesting. Thank you for getting back to me in such detail, yet again. Much appreciated. 😊 Cheers and have a good one, can't wait to make this!
Interesting, but I'll stick with your other method using Paracord and Bankline - much less work.
It is a lot less work but it can't do everything this system can. Thanks for watching more coming soon cheers!
Well you're only gone and don it... unbelievable Mr Bush outstanding if you can top that you need to have a shave as well will be trying to copy this but iv only got braided 36 bank 🍻
glad you enjoyed the video man, thanks for the kind words more coming soon cheers.
No thank you ...great vlog Amazing rope technique just waiting for next update 👍
@@mreilly1325I've yet to work with tarred bank line, so I can't speak as to that, but I have used locked brommels for braided amsteel and braided mason line. In fact, I didn't know you could do it with twisted line until I saw this video. It might be worth experimenting by trying some of the prussik pieces as a test to see if it works ;D
The next video will be a kevlar rope version so you can do similar things with dyneema / amsteel. Hopefully will have that out in the next 2 weeks or so. Ya the locked brummel on 3 strand I only came up with a few months ago it is new to the world if you will, you are one of the first to see this concept. Thanks for watching more coming soon cheers!
So you haven't experienced any hangups when deploying the line due to the prusik drop lines catching on the bundle when pulling it out?
With only one knot on the drop lines the hangups are minimal. You may prefer my latest kevlar modular ropecraft system over this one though as it is my latest and greatest. I posted it 2 videos ago. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video more coming soon cheers!
@@frankbush333 Yes, I seen that, great video. Thank you
Cheers
Question: Will this bankline ridgeline work with a heavier tarp? What weigh limit? Thanks, Mate!
If you are talking something like a heavy duty canvas I would probably recommend my modular ropecraft system using kevlar cordage. Check out that video I posted (orange cordage) it can handle extreme use scenarios
@@frankbush333 Thank you for your reply, Sir. Would it hold the weight of an AquaQuest tarp?
@@richardwysocki8300 I use multiple AquaQuest tarps, for the light weight ones like the safari series even in heavier wind conditions I would have no concerns, I have the large defender king camo tarp that weighs roughly 5 lbs I would use this ridgeline with that as well generally without concern, in extreme conditions I would want to rely on my kevlar modular ropecraft system as it is unmatched for durability in my mind, but is more costly and time consuming to make. It really depends on how serious and extreme your are wanting to go. If the most extreme situation is your target regardless of weight and cost, a heavy duty oil skin canvas tarp 10x10ft min. with my kevlar modular ropecraft system would be my option of choice, hope this helps. Thanks for watching more coming soon cheers!
@@frankbush333 TYVM for your detailed reply, Sir! You gave me exactly the information I was hoping for. Peace, Brother!
@@richardwysocki8300 glad I could help man, thanks for watching
Lol,i think you should show yer face at the start of all yer vids,i keep hearin Seth Rogan,and think,how can he teach me this so well....lol...just kiddin.but u sound alot alike.
Would this be ok with 18 bank line?
Thanks
It would be getting a little thin, that stuff is only 160lb strength, you might break it if enough leveraging force was applied... the knots might need an extra pass through as well to ensure they are big enough to catch. In my honest opinion it would be better to use that size cordage with my 'simple diy modular ropecraft system'. Hope this helps, thanks again for watching cheers.
@@frankbush333thanks Frank 👍🏼
lengths ?
I detail all of that in the video...
Knot less jungle line
This man is a school.
yeah🫡
Thanks for the kind words