ROOF RACK tie-down tutorial

 This is a great knot to use when you have something long to tie down on your roof rack. It could be a piece of lumber like a 2 x 4 or PVC pipe. When I get access to a kayak, I’ll see if it works so you can take it camping. 

[DoomRater]

Learning knots has been like learning redstone contraptions- they're little bits and parts that you start to recognize after seeing them a few times and it starts to click what each part is. That's what I really like about this channel- it's not just showing a complete knot and how to tie it, but why it's being tied and what makes up the knot in the first place.

[aharonhansen]

I repair and build things, and that means I need to carry long unwieldy objects from place to place. That means I always have a length of rope on me and am always looking for better ways to get the job done. This is one such way I have managed to make life easier, one of many that I have learned from you. Thank you very much, I will always have an answer to the question of how to bring home all those pieces of wood from home Depot!

[razordu]

Excellent video. You are really the best thing to happen to the knot hobby in a long time.

Like you even got clear poles so that you can see the knot mechanics better.

Excellent work.

[whiteinge]

I tried this with a pole saw yesterday on a long freeway drive. Worked like a charm and held solid the whole way! Thanks. 😀

[kevinwiens]

So glad to see this video Brent. It's almost like you read my mind! I have an SUV..there's no good way to carry long items inside the passenger compartment. I do have a roof rack on top. And thanks for the Battle speed finish too: @6:25.

[jn]

I'm an old knot man/rigger, I always learn something new from you :)

[threeriversforge]

Well done! I'm constantly pushing people to rediscover the wonders of rope. I've found that so many people have bad memories from their childhood, often using the only rope around, something their grandparents might have had in the barn, and it's just left a very bad impression. It can be a tough sale, for sure, especially when I'm a fan of three-ply rope that often doesn't bend and knot as 'nicely' as the woven lines do. Videos like yours are a tremendous help.

[AaronT-TX]

Subscribed after watching this, my first video from you. I was a Combat Engineer in the Army and I love knots but have forgotten many of them. I love this video, thank you.

[bottlebrush]

Thanks for featuring my question submission. I'm absolutely awestruck and can't wait to start using this method for my roof racks. Have a beer on me.
Kind regards from Australia,
Jack.

[ls]

Like always, I'm never disappointed! Thanks for the knowledge that you share (although I'll probably have to watch & rewatch this one a few times....😂)

[DarrylMiglio]

Thanks for showing how to fix the small miscalculations (if you will). They help me understand how the knot is setup better and that reality does exist in youtube

[Jedi_Jed]

It’s uncanny the way you have a recent video outlining the next thing I’m attempting to tie. Thank you so much for all the help.

[samp]

suggestion for a video

not sure if you have a surfboard but demonstrating how the best way to tie a surfboard or paddleboard to roof racks would be great 👍

[pappysproductions]

Are u able to put a store link on all your descriptions? That would help. I gotta listen again to hear the link . Great video. Definitely one of my favorites🎉

[Hylodas]

Such a great video I've been trying to figure this out for a while

[pappysproductions]

This is the most varity of knots I've learned in one video. Unless I'm in a big hurry, I use rope over tie downs too hone my skills. I work for USPS, so I'm always strapping down packages to keep them from sliding all over When I'm bonzying down bumpy dirt roads

[jimmys]

Great video I’m always looking to improve my knot skills.new subscriber

[CorkHorde]

So I don't need to worry about having no working end on stopper knot? I see that it was tied with some length on working end but when cutting back to demonstration, stopper knot was all the way at end.

[Racontact]

for someone who although appreciates knots, but doesnt want to commit the time it will take to learn them, only to forget them when needed- will rachet straps be a suitable alternative? i keep those in the car all of the time.

[skwerterz_only]

Hi, if I trade out the metal bars for a set of wooden planks in order to create a roof rack, would this hold up? I'm interested in affixing two wooden planks to the side rails on a rental car.