Tarp tension system

A storm was coming, so we had to tie knots for a tarp.  We did not want rain getting into the house while construction was going on for dormers and roofing. This system can be used for a rain fly while you’re camping too. The cord came from Home Depot. 

[razordu]

I think what's fascinating for those of us with intermediate knot knowledge isn't that you're showing *knots*, you're basically showing inventions made up of knots we might already know.

Like, I *knew* the french bowline but never used it for anything; yet it comes up repeatedly in your videos in creative ways.

Love this channel!

[threeriversforge]

Great demonstration! If nothing else, this illustrates why it's important to know a lot of different knots and practice them regularly. Having a decent sized catalog to draw from means there'll always be a way to get the job done. Many knots will do the same thing, and some folks will prefer one over the other. But if you don't work to incorporate those knots into your daily life, they won't be there when you really do need them.

[therealroga]

I watched this ages ago, now come back to it and realise the full genius of it. You are amazing sir.

[tetrakosarihondaturbo]

Just got in the knot world, realised that if you know 10 basic knots and you've got some imagination, the possibilities are endless. Thank you my friend❤

[stephanddd]

This is the voodoo hitch, aka transport hitch. The first buckle could have been replaced with any tie-off. The funky artillery loop could have been replaced with an alpine butterfly or directional figure 8. The last buckle could have been replaced, with any fixed loop - but it must be a fixed loop. The whole resulting things is a voodoo hitch without carabiners. Very cool.

[georgeclark]

Free advice: when installing a tarp go over the ridge line whenever possible to keep water from running down under the tarp. Worth every penny.

[alexmelnua]

Thank you for the very helpful advice!
My roof is leaking and in these conditions your wise advice on how to make a tarp tensioning system is the best help! Bravo!
👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇺🇦

[Yupppi]

At first I was about to ask why this instead of for example the trucker's hitch you've shown before, but just then you explained that the adjustability after tying and hitching it tight makes great sense.

[dolfans]

I love this, you explained it and showed it in a way that was easy to learn and duplicate! so many of these either go too fast or want to do tricks with their hands to make it "easier" ! Just wanted to say thanks!

[gudgo]

Taut line hitch and Truckers hitch work well and are much simpler to do. Interesting knots.

[dfu]

I simply love knowing different types of knots. I just don’t know why I can never remember anything other than a truckers hitch. I agree with a previous commenter that your Venus flytrap “knot”, is just another beautiful way to use such things. Thank you so much for your video. I really hope I can hang onto this one!

[Renku]

Great, great video. It contains a whole bunch of application. By the way, that knot is the Alpine Butterfly. I knew it in a somewhat messy way, but yours is easier and quicker.

[Servants_Heart]

Nice knot. The combo double bowline and Venus flytrap make a lovely system. Adding the truckers hitch makes it very effective. I deal with 45+ mph gusts and I want to try this method.

[juderyan]

Nice little system, if a little complicated. Have you done a video on the Farimond friction hitch? It's what I use in this type of application, coupled with a bowline. Fast, secure, easily adjustable and quick release. Great knot I reckon, and a relatively new one.

[zacandmillie]

You need to ensure your gutters are cleaned before storm season. It stops water backing up and rubbish blocking your down-spouts. Oh and great video, very informative. Thanks

[majormitchell]

Great vid mate. The middle loop knot looks like an alpine butterfly. Used in climbing/mountaineering for equal three way pull strength. Thanks again for all the knowledge.

[ryannguyen]

Thanks for showing. Very useful knots that you are showing here. The Texan should watch this video so less sofas, less ladders flying off from truck beds on the highways.

[Legolin-dlmy]

Hello ! I found a very similar system just a few months ago by playing around with ropes, great trick to know for whenever a tention has to be often adjusted ! Thank for sharing a better way to do it !

[mxm]

Impressive. My time in the BSA was valuable, if long ago. I'm a bit rusty. This is incentive to ratchet up my knot game. Thank you.

[nazaninnaderi]

Hello
Love your channel with practical rope work. The knot is called artillery loop.