Knots - How to tie a Taut-Line Hitch.

Knots - How to Tie a Taut-Line Hitch.

[sdnlawrence]

I learned this in Scouts over 50 years ago; went camping with father/son church group last year. Taught it & other knots & hitches to boys (& dads, ) they now think the old man is a rope wizard or as one kid said: a knot ninja.

[jimb.]

Thank you for walking thru it slowly and in an easy to understand manner.

[lhaselh]

Fantastic video - very clear directions, easy to see, great pauses, and no wasted jabbering

[myobs]

Great video with clear visuals and explanation, thanks.

[Daniel-Davies-Gonstead-Student]

Perfect. This is how I tie the taut-line hitch.
"Over, round, over" is my motto for this.
The first "over" meaning taking the running end "over" the standing end.
The "round" meaning the 1 and a half wraps around on the inside (and yes, it's 1 and a half, not 2 wraps with this method).
Finally, after pulling the running end down to tighten up the 1.5 wraps, the final "over" means "over" the standing line, then under and through to finish it.

Here are my steps written down if they're useful to anyone:
(Over, round, over.)
Around object with running (loose/free) end in right hand.
Over standing line.
Wrap on inside x1.5.
Pull down.
Over and under (half hitch).

[neviander]

Very straightforward presentation. I have a book that shows how to tie all kinds of knots but not necessarily what each one is good for. I found out taught line hitches are what I needed and this video was a very helpful guide for learning the knot. Thanks much!

[kameronrivest]

This video has saved me. I'm using the knot and a piece of yarn to tie my now single over ear headphone to my head lol. I may be broke but I can still play games with my friends thanks to this vid!

[littlepacificstudios]

I have learned over the last year about 8 of the useful knots to tie. I bought some small cord and still practice all of them every few weeks. Knowing this can be life saving and of all the knots this is by far my favorite. I just like how it works. It’s basically a self locking slip knot. Thank you! 😊

[zinguliwa]

Finally, a clear and concise lesson on how to do this knot. Thank you!

[abdullahelwan]

As someone with ADD, I can follow along with your instructions better than any other chanell I found. THX ALOT

[aries]

My favourite knot. I've accidentally tied this knot over the years but couldn't consistently replicate it so it's good to formally learn it!

[gerunzio]

Veramente chiarissimo !! BRAVO !!

[patrickhoyle]

Excellent clear video, nice and slow too, well done

[keithprinn]

absolutely necessary for day to day use. with the bowline and sheet bend and reef knot covers so much.

[yourlightindarktimes]

In the Boy Scouts of America! This helped a ton!

[reeesejankins]

Great video! very easy to understand and also very concise. Good job

[BackcountryPilgrim]

Super clean video and no wasted time, new sub!

[mondavou]

Perfect. I tied it on the first try and saw it in my mind too. That is how to teach.

[baudgaud]

Great video and great knot. I have been looking for a good hitch knot for awhile, to stabilize a punching bag which is mounted to a wall with eye hooks (since I can not afford a proper frame for hanging the bag, or the space to put one either). The bag seems pretty well bound in place right now, but I will have to see how it holds up under usage!

[Milesco]

Ah, yes, I remember this knot from my old Boy Scout days...pitching tents, tying the hitches, and adjusting the lines.

But you're right when you say that the success of the tautline hitch depends greatly on the type of rope used. A soft, pliable rope works well, but a rope made of hard, cheap plastic will not.