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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

01-10-2013, 07:05

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Most secure "slip" knot?

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Posted By colemj

Re: Most secure "slip" knot?

I have used that one before, but thought I made it up! That one definitely needs supervision because there is no load on the last slip loop, so it can easily fall out and then the whole thing...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

30-09-2013, 16:16

Replies: 19

Most secure "slip" knot?

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Posted By colemj

Re: Most secure "slip" knot?

I also use this when a full taut line hitch is unnecessary. If there is load on two half hitches, particularly jerky loads, then they tend to slide down the line until tight against what you secured...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

30-09-2013, 14:05

Replies: 19

Most secure "slip" knot?

Views: 5,258

Posted By colemj

Re: Most secure "slip" knot?

I understood you that way. The slipped taught line still has a half-hitch to undo after tugging the end, but for that knot, the half-hitch is usually not tight against anything so it is easy to...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

30-09-2013, 13:37

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Most secure "slip" knot?

Views: 5,258

Posted By colemj

Re: Most secure "slip" knot?

I often use a clove hitch with a slip on many things and never had it jerk loose with load. Also use a slipped taught line hitch too for adjustable stuff like canvas.

A lot probably depends on...

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