were gonna hang a tire swing soon and we need a strong knot that will hold a lot of weight, so if u know one can u tell us the name so we know what one we should look up online??
2007-06-09 05:00:32 · 10 answers · asked by udontnome 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
When your knot is going to be under load, as the swing will be, you NEVER use a knot that will crimp or otherwise weaken the main line. Something like a square knot etc crimps the main line which weakens it.
What you want is to simply wrap the rope over the tree limb twice and then use a series of half hitches (two or three) around the mainline.
http://www.realknots.com/knots/hitches.htm#twohalfh
It's a very common knot because it works. It keeps the loaded line as straight as possible but offers high security as well.
Phv....old scout here, too. Greets, sir!
On the bowline, you're right, it doesn't slip. In this case, however, if you use a bowline, the loop will stay wide open and on every arc of the swing, it will rub against the bark on the limb. Friction is the enemy.
You want a knot that will grip the limb tight and not allow the rope to move at all. The two loops plus the half hitches grips the limb tight and only gets tighter.
2007-06-09 06:14:51 · answer #1 · answered by randkl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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whats the best knot to use when hanging a tire swing?
were gonna hang a tire swing soon and we need a strong knot that will hold a lot of weight, so if u know one can u tell us the name so we know what one we should look up online??
2015-08-18 17:26:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I like the bowline. It holds well and can be more easily untied when you are ready to take the swing down. Look in a book at the library. there are many knots that will do what you want to do. Just pick one and learn how to tie it.
2007-06-12 15:47:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What knot are you using to tie the tire to the other end of the rope? I'm hanging a 5 lb. windchime from a branch and want to make sure it doesn't fall off the other end of the rope?
2016-01-09 08:57:06 · answer #5 · answered by solhermanafmbl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been a while since my Boy Scout days (I'm 51 now) but I remember that a 'bowline knot' does not slip.
2007-06-09 10:50:26 · answer #6 · answered by SW28fan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
logmen,s knot just regular knot x4 the more waight applide to it the tighter the knot
2007-06-09 16:49:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bowline is a good slip proof knot. It is my standard for such applications.
2007-06-10 15:51:38 · answer #8 · answered by spudfarmer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Try a clove hitch. That or a Gordian.
2016-04-11 00:48:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Clove hitch with a half hitch keeper.
2007-06-09 12:55:49 · answer #10 · answered by gunplumber_462 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋