Another way to think about it is to cross the running line over the standing line, make your twist on the downstream side like you would for that original loop, then reach over the running line to complete that original tensioning loop. His way to do it is just better because it puts the tension further from the tree, so you have more room to tighten.
My son and I were getting ready to attend a basic class at your school several years ago and I was watching a video on the rapid ridgeline made by one of your instructors , I don't recall which one, and commented about using this method and asked if they had tried it. I don't know if I failed to explain it properly or they didn't read the comment but I never received a reply. I was shown it 60 yrs ago when I was a Cub Scout after failing several times to get my ridgeline tight. The leader that taught us to use it told us that knots are for the end of a line and that when tied in the middle can cause unnecessary damage and weaken a rope but the sheep shank (for shortening a line) and the slippery hitch won't hurt the line. An excellent video Dave, you answered my question asked years ago.
Back when I was in the Navy over 50 years ago, we called it a "slippery hitch". I had totally forgotten this unique hitch, thanks Dave, I will be using it once again.
I like it. I will re-watch, learn, master and use this method from now on. I gave up on using your round turn through the marlin hitch method for locking off the tension on the line, as I found it was melting the paracord sheath over time. This looks much easier, quicker, and better for the cord. Thank you Dave.
That’s excellent. The light bulb moment just passed onto myself from this video. 😂 I shall do the honourable thing and share it with everyone else. Always loved your videos Dave. Think I’ve been subscribed to your channel for nearly ten years now and am still learning from you. All the best from your followers across the pond. 👍
I've started using a half sheep shank to replace the toggle or running bowline as well. Way less stuff to have to carry, find or manufacture and it comes undone easy. Now I'm going to use it at both ends!
This is great, Dave, thank you for sharing. I've watched it several times and then immediately set to practice myself. I'm not as smooth as you, but I think I got it.
I got it……..I think. I had to watch it 20 times to let it sear my brain. It is easier, and a lot less stress on the line itself. I’ll go out tomorrow and begin to do this new way over and over until I can do it in my sleep.
I love this one. I have had to create lots of QDRL because I kept tearing up the sheathing on the 550 from lots of use "popping" out that knot when the cord was wet from the rain.
Thanks... once I figure out what you did I will give it a try...I have found the same problem of having to "snap" the line to get the knot out. Maybe a slower more detailed viewing of it?. Either way I will figure it out as it looks like a winner👍...Thanks for passing on what you learned 🙂👍
Cool. That looks similar to a video I saw on the Truckers for tying down a load where there was the same - or similar - shank in it. I only caught it recently, so haven't tried it yet; but this does look like an excellent enhancement. I've been using the "rapid deploy ridgeline" since I first saw it in your channel (and, I think, Corporals Corner) in my tarp tent pitch. Thanks for all the info you present!
As a third generation trucker who was flat bedding when all we had to secure tarps were ropes this was a common knot. It used two 1/2 hitches and was called a Canadian truck hitch. What you call a truckers hitch had three twists to make undoing easier. That also takes the stress point to the same level as the Canadian Trucker hitch.
Been doing that hitch for 47 years to tie truck loads of bees or to secure my load that needed to be secured. You can walk down one side of the truck and untie the entire load. You can also do multiple loops to make it tighter.
You can also do that type of sheep shank with a black wall hitch that causes it to automatically lock in place. If anyone wants to learn it just let me know.
NOW you are doing it like I have always been doing it, all for the very same reasons. If I have to put a lot sress on this system, I will do two loops over the bite; tying down a load of hay, for example.
Dave, l just tied it and when you put alot of strain on it the half sheep shank will roll over and let go. Maybe not in other ropes but 550 cord l am using does.
That's cool. Once you understand fundamentally what you aim to achieve, you can mix and match components. While not efficient, nothing says the tensioning loop couldn't be an alpine loop or any other loop that can be imagined.
Looks great, I know you’re real busy. If you get the time and can do that really slow, possibly with bigger roping, but other camera angles, it would really be great
Is it still self locking if the working end goes through that final bight twice? Looks like it should be. I always do that with the truckers hitch on my ridgelines.
Tis Irish Bob saying hello Dave That was a wee bit quick to catch all the details. Perhaps some closeup and slowed down, multi angle views my son. Irish Bob loves yer YT Channel and content. Always useful information. Enjoy yer weekend ahead 🤗😇😎🇮🇪🇨🇵🍀☘️🦾🩺🥂
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Interesting and awesome, but like stated, slow it down a bit. This reminds me of a truckers auto hitch that I will use to tie down gear. Definitely need to get this in my arsenal. My least favorite part of truckers hitch is holding all that tension before tying off. I’ll usually use my multi tool needle nose pliers to save my poor cold fingers. Hahah
hey brotha dave , send me his link please, i will help him out , i am tracking down a tactical axe/tomahawlk with spike for trade here , if you have one or know anybody , sen em my way please, i only have email here , would like to talk more, thanks n talk soon > tom !
Dave. Your big hands are in the way when you whisk through the new knot. It demo wasn’t much help at all. I suggest slowing your demo way down, break the new knots down into steps, keep the ROPE out in front while demonstrating each, successive step. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
Definitely need this in something more than a #shorts video. Looking forward to it. I’ve hit replay several times already.
Another way to think about it is to cross the running line over the standing line, make your twist on the downstream side like you would for that original loop, then reach over the running line to complete that original tensioning loop. His way to do it is just better because it puts the tension further from the tree, so you have more room to tighten.
OK, wayyyy tooooo fast for beginners 😅
Way too fast for even myself, not being a beginner.
agreed could have been longer!
Use half speed
@@chrissonik that's what she said
Agree... need to slow it down and go step by step
David, we call that a truckers hitch here downunder 👍
Being a former truck driver I have used that knot system for years and it can be doubled for exceptional leverage!!!
And just like THAT...Outdoor Academy AUS gets hundreds of new subs hopefully.
My son and I were getting ready to attend a basic class at your school several years ago and I was watching a video on the rapid ridgeline made by one of your instructors , I don't recall which one, and commented about using this method and asked if they had tried it. I don't know if I failed to explain it properly or they didn't read the comment but I never received a reply. I was shown it 60 yrs ago when I was a Cub Scout after failing several times to get my ridgeline tight. The leader that taught us to use it told us that knots are for the end of a line and that when tied in the middle can cause unnecessary damage and weaken a rope but the sheep shank (for shortening a line) and the slippery hitch won't hurt the line. An excellent video Dave, you answered my question asked years ago.
Yes, I've seen this a couple of years ago from another Australian bushcraft channel and it was amazing! Try the Siberian Hitch on the other end!
I’ll stick with a toggle in marking spike works best and come out with no effort
Wow!! That’s much easier. Thanks for sharing. Now I need to practice. 😊
Back when I was in the Navy over 50 years ago, we called it a "slippery hitch". I had totally forgotten this unique hitch, thanks Dave, I will be using it once again.
I like it. I will re-watch, learn, master and use this method from now on.
I gave up on using your round turn through the marlin hitch method for locking off the tension on the line, as I found it was melting the paracord sheath over time.
This looks much easier, quicker, and better for the cord.
Thank you Dave.
Many years ago I was make a video with this way.The difference was i was uses this way to tie my Ridgeline from a tree.Nice demonstration.
I need a slower version for sure man
That’s excellent. The light bulb moment just passed onto myself from this video. 😂
I shall do the honourable thing and share it with everyone else.
Always loved your videos Dave. Think I’ve been subscribed to your channel for nearly ten years now and am still learning from you. All the best from your followers across the pond. 👍
Smart. I wll try it the next time I hang up my hammock. Thank you for sharing this information.😃
That's awesome! I love learning new and useful knots and this one's definitely going in the mental toolkit. Thanks Dave!
Always ready to learn a better way.
I love it!🔥🔥🔥
Thanks again for the knowledge, Dave.
That's an awesome idea, thank you for sharing.
Incredible! It instantly replaced my truckers hitch that I used for the last 15+ Years. Thanks a lot!
It is what I always knew as the truckers hitch. With the ripe over the load obviously, and a tie rail under the truck tray same as the tree.
I really need to practice this , thank you for sharing .
I've started using a half sheep shank to replace the toggle or running bowline as well. Way less stuff to have to carry, find or manufacture and it comes undone easy. Now I'm going to use it at both ends!
Need to practice this!!!!! Thx You
I’m trying this. Thanks Dave
Awesome can’t wait to use this
This is great, Dave, thank you for sharing. I've watched it several times and then immediately set to practice myself. I'm not as smooth as you, but I think I got it.
I got it……..I think. I had to watch it 20 times to let it sear my brain. It is easier, and a lot less stress on the line itself. I’ll go out tomorrow and begin to do this new way over and over until I can do it in my sleep.
I love this one. I have had to create lots of QDRL because I kept tearing up the sheathing on the 550 from lots of use "popping" out that knot when the cord was wet from the rain.
That's a great way of doing that thanks for putting this one out I like the truckers hitch but I like this one better thanks again
Thanks... once I figure out what you did I will give it a try...I have found the same problem of having to "snap" the line to get the knot out. Maybe a slower more detailed viewing of it?. Either way I will figure it out as it looks like a winner👍...Thanks for passing on what you learned 🙂👍
Cool. That looks similar to a video I saw on the Truckers for tying down a load where there was the same - or similar - shank in it. I only caught it recently, so haven't tried it yet; but this does look like an excellent enhancement. I've been using the "rapid deploy ridgeline" since I first saw it in your channel (and, I think, Corporals Corner) in my tarp tent pitch. Thanks for all the info you present!
That's what my best friend always used to secure his loads in his truck. He called THAT a trucker's hitch.
This is very cool!
As a third generation trucker who was flat bedding when all we had to secure tarps were ropes this was a common knot. It used two 1/2 hitches and was called a Canadian truck hitch. What you call a truckers hitch had three twists to make undoing easier. That also takes the stress point to the same level as the Canadian Trucker hitch.
Wow Wow Wow Boss ! That is frick'n outstanding TYVM! This helps me a lot since I like to carry a 50ft ridgeline.
You could be a street magician with hands as fast as yours.🏆🤓👍
Been doing that hitch for 47 years to tie truck loads of bees or to secure my load that needed to be secured. You can walk down one side of the truck and untie the entire load. You can also do multiple loops to make it tighter.
Thanks for sharing
I like this alternative but as others have said, slow down the presentation so it is easier for us to follow.
Awesome, thanx!
Ooooooooh, love it, will have to give it some practice!
And now I learnt a great new trick too!!
Not new to me Dave, always I have, and always will use this technique, but then I am from Oz.
Looking good buddy.
no waaaay, dude. and I thought the truckers knot was my hero. Well, I've got a hero.
Awesome 👌 😊
Thanks Dave
Brilliant!!!
That's awesome :)
Muito bom esse nó. Aqui no Brasil chamamos comumente nó carioca ou nó de caminhoneiro.
Holy crap. I’m going with this.
This is how I've been doing it for years. Heard it called the truckee hitch.
You can also do that type of sheep shank with a black wall hitch that causes it to automatically lock in place. If anyone wants to learn it just let me know.
NOW you are doing it like I have always been doing it, all for the very same reasons. If I have to put a lot sress on this system, I will do two loops over the bite; tying down a load of hay, for example.
Mind blown 🤯🤯🤯
Great stuff Dave 👀👍🏻👍🏻⚓⚓🇺🇲🇺🇲
nice... after a few times at .5x speed I think i gotter.. ill have to try my next camp for me tarp ridge line....
thanks mate...
Isn't it funny that the first time somebody shows you a new knot it's like a magic, you just don't get it😂😂😂😂😂
Dave, l just tied it and when you put alot of strain on it the half sheep shank will roll over and let go. Maybe not in other ropes but 550 cord l am using does.
My brain just exploded.
I'm doing this for sure
Wow… speechless
That's cool. Once you understand fundamentally what you aim to achieve, you can mix and match components. While not efficient, nothing says the tensioning loop couldn't be an alpine loop or any other loop that can be imagined.
damn thats slick .
That's slick
Looks great, I know you’re real busy.
If you get the time and can do that really slow, possibly with bigger roping, but other camera angles, it would really be great
Thanks, Dave. Now you need to explain this knot/hitch in a 5 minute video for Slow Class (me).............
Nice
Is it still self locking if the working end goes through that final bight twice? Looks like it should be. I always do that with the truckers hitch on my ridgelines.
Cool
Tis Irish Bob saying hello Dave
That was a wee bit quick to catch all the details. Perhaps some closeup and slowed down, multi angle views my son.
Irish Bob loves yer YT Channel and content. Always useful information. Enjoy yer weekend ahead
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Wonder if this would work with Amsteel or zing it lol
Good old truckies hitch. Way better then a truckers hitch. Damn aussies made a good one.
Dave, did you guys find an issue with this rope tackle or did you switch over to the toggle/prusik setup because it’s easier/faster? Thanks.
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Holy crap!!! Do that again, but slower.
Can you show it bit faster? I think I was still able to get some of it...
Beauty
Interesting and awesome, but like stated, slow it down a bit. This reminds me of a truckers auto hitch that I will use to tie down gear. Definitely need to get this in my arsenal. My least favorite part of truckers hitch is holding all that tension before tying off. I’ll usually use my multi tool needle nose pliers to save my poor cold fingers. Hahah
Americans encyclopedia!
Thank you
I seen that same video
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That's a lorry driver's hitch in Ireland 👍
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i know this as the beekeper's knot
That is much better...🥰
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Go ahead and use a full sheep shank and it will hold better but still come loose easy. Just one more twist of the wrist.
Truckie hitch
Awesome, and it doesn't add a substantial amount of time to the set up.
Too fast for my ageing eyes...but still great !
English trucker's hitch.
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hey brotha dave , send me his link please, i will help him out , i am tracking down a tactical axe/tomahawlk with spike for trade here , if you have one or know anybody , sen em my way please, i only have email here , would like to talk more, thanks n talk soon > tom !
Thanks for you interest. What did you want to help me with?
Dave. Your big hands are in the way when you whisk through the new knot. It demo wasn’t much help at all.
I suggest slowing your demo way down, break the new knots down into steps, keep the ROPE out in front while demonstrating each, successive step.
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Flipping your hands around too quick.😮
Nice. You could spend a lifetime learning knots and bends and still not know them all.
For real slow that shit down so my grandma can get it
it is better
Slower please.