Midline Figure 8, Is it Better Than an Alpine Butterfly for a Truckers Hitch?

The Bowline is often used to make a Truckers Hitch to secure a load or make a ridgeline. Here is why I think the Midline Fig 8 is better and how to tie it. Here is a link to untie it.

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[kevinwiens]

John it's quick it's easy to remember and it 's engineered logically and it's aesthetically and visually pleasing as well. I doubt that I will ever need an Alpine butterfly again...
way to go mate! Thanks for putting a NEW twist on an old favorite...

[michaelmerrick]

Tied and like. Now just have to repeat many times and see if I remember it when I need it!

[jasonmoody]

Another bloody good video John - really useful. Thanks

[Schubox]

Love it!
The queen of knots takes a blow to the chest!
Another tool for the box. Thanks

[CamiloSantana]

right on, dude. just used for the midline loop on a trucker's hitch (like your Truckee hitch). works fine. comes undone easy.

thanks!

[ronperrault]

I like this presentation. I will apply it next time I do a trucker's hitch. Thx.

[space.youtube]

I reckon the alpine is easier to undo, but I use neither to tie a trucker's hitch, they're unnecessary.

[donkpow]

This directional figure 8 seems to be an excellent replacement for the alpine butterfly in the trucker's hitch tensioning system. A quick check indicates strength test results are equivalent for both knots. I use the figure 8 often as a midline loop with close to straight pull out of the knot. I will be looking forward to examining this knot under actual working conditions. Thanks for sharing the option.

[Zendukai]

Really great knot matey, cheers. I have a few of your trucky hitch videos saved.

[rtoguidver]

I'll add that to my to do list, Thanks.

[TheBearEssentials]

Nice video brother, I gave ya a shoutout in one of my recent ones as I learned the Truckies from you.
I’m line figure 8 is a great one, I find it binds up more than the Alpine Butterfly, but I wonder what negative effect the slight distortion has. Great work as always!

[lovesloudcars]

That's a good one. I'll be trying thatbone for sure.

[cathmar]

Man ! ! ! That's awesome.
I'm sobglad I've subscribed to your channel.

[trevermccall]

👍 I've been using the Alpine Butterfly in my trucker's hitches because I remember it easier. I'm going to try this one. Although it's directional, it's easy and looks cleaner. Not to mention the Figure 8 comes apart just as easy. Thanks.

[JohnGreen_US]

Good information, thanks. I occasionally use the directional Fig-8 but tie it in a different way. I like your method better, where you start with a loop. What is your experience with ease of untying after loading moderately heavy? Seems to me that the AB unties easier.

[SuperD]

I'd be curious how easy it is to intimidate after loading the knot. I know a traditional Figure 8 is a bear once it's been loaded.

[gerhardsteinhofer]

Thank you for this video. One of the main advantages of the butterfly loop is how easy you can untie it. Is this knot also as easy to untie?

[FredFred-os]

Will the figure of eight bind when it's under tension?

[pplrstrange]

I use bubble gum to secure heavy, valuabe loads.