How to Tie Knots To Secure A Load For Transport -- KNOTS & ROPES 5 of 8

[spelunkerd]

Part of the reason I often use ratchet tie downs is that the cheap popypropylene ropes that are sold in hardware stores don't have the grip or feel of classical old style ropes. But there is something fundamental about using old school techniques like this, and you've rekindled a love of rope work for me today. Thank you.

[AskWoodMan]

I will practice that method. The variety of ways to use ropes is really fascinating. To transform a simple line into such a useful tool with a little manipulation has always been a wonder to me. Glad you wrote again. Allan

[kkutube]

I liked your video and subscribe, I think, more than 7 years ago. Still one of the best.

[derrick_builds]

I'm all about the alpine butterfly, but slip knot is much faster and gives you the same mechanical advantage. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing.

[BleuQuill]

Thanks for showing the example of use. Many knot tutorials online. Not many examples. Many times I am looking for a video like this. Thanks again.

[AskWoodMan]

I am so glad you found some information of value here. I am certainly not an expert on knots. I just wanted to share these four which are so useful. A length of rope becomes a powerful tool with just a few knots. Very ancient knowledge still valid today. I like that.

[KongLuvs]

Sub'd, I like your videos.  I use the Alpine Butterfly just like you, even after heavy tension, it still unties very easily.  I've never been confident in the absolute security of the half shank that so many truckers swear by with the traditional truckie's hitch.  I'm more concerned with absolute security rather than a slight speed advantage tying the load off.  Thanks again for some great vids.

[kamelt]

Nice and secure...and most of all (for us watching) VERY CLEAR. Thank you.

[ozz]

I love your method much more than the truckers hitch. Since i tend to mess up the loop where you put the Alpine butterfly knot and always slips on me, thanks man.

[rivolinho]

This is great man thanks. Starting to bring a lot of wood n steel on top of my jeep and these are really useful, must get them down

[np]

Thanks so much. This is one very important video me. Having almost created a disaster when a pile of wood fell from my truck going uphill. It's quite embarrassing.

[mattyerge]

Thanks brother. helped out a lot. been tying lots of these knots for years. much easier the way you got it down.

[lukethedrifter]

Thanks, that's badass. When I'm short a ratchetstrap, which I'm sure that time will come. This is exactly what I will use, for sure. Thanks again. Very cool.

[Paiadakine]

Thanks for showing this tie down technique. Very effective.

[leedeavers]

Great video. I do the same thing to secure a similar load but I prefect to use a quick release becket hitch after pulling it tight against alpine. Never had one fail in a million miles.

[grahamwood]

Great presentation. I've never used the bowline like that. Normally, I would use a clove and half hitch for that first knot. I'll try the bowline next time. The Alpine Butterfly is new to me. Thanks for the lesson.

[Iron-Bridge]

Very good combination of knots in principle. You can get away with extending the 2 short length ropes with a reef knot or double fisherman (if you were just using the ropes for tying down objects) instead of the sheet bend, which tends to work better when the 2 ropes are of unequal size. A looped overhand knot or figure 8 could also substitute for anyone not knowing hot to tie the Alpine butterfly loop. Those minor points aside, that bundle up there looks really secure & i like the clear presentation. 

[tristo]

That tie down job looks hurricane resistant Nice job.

[AskWoodMan]

I picked up 20 and 24' angle iron and tubing last week. I had a flag at the end and my standard rope tie down setup. I got the serious eyeball of my load from two different cops, but they just zoomed on by. Thank you knots :-)

[jackdaniels]

I learned a useful knot tying from this video. Thank You and really appreciate it.