I need a go to knot on a bight....

[Rick Marchand]

Here is my bastardized version of the trucker's hitch. The best thing about this one is a few quick pulls and all the knots pop out. Very strong too... I used it all the time.

Rick

Left to right...

 

[DOC-CANADA]

Actually, Rick, I don't know why you consider it bastardized - looks pretty normal to me.

Another interesting take on a Trucker's Hitch (I've seen it called a Hayman's Hitch (?) ). It's basically half a Sheepshank that is toggled.

Doc

 

[Echo4v]

If I get a chance in the next couple days, I'll post some pic's of my own, but in the meantime...

pic from survivalworld.com

If you want it to stick/jamb, use two half hitches.

If you want to untie it easily, do a half hitch and a slipped half hitch, or half hitches with a toggle through it.

(like the one in the middle but leave the 2nd loop slipped like the one on the right) This pic is from primitiveways.com... I think maybe the author posts on here?

If you want it to be adjustable, tie the working end off with an adjustable grip hitch back to the standing end of the rope.

pic from layhands.com which is a great knot site

Since I don't know where you got these pictures, I'd like to appropriate them for my post on this thread.

I use this bowline and slipping halfhitch on almost a weekly basis. I use it to tie horses up, tie fourwheelers down, heck I even use for tying hay down when I have to haul it. The only time I have problems with it is if the hay shifts, then the half hitch can be a pain to untie. This combo is just about the best set up I've run into for any line that needs to be quickly adjusted. It's very easy to untie adjust and retie one handed if needed.

One tip with this set up, if you want the line a particular length. Pull your end through the bowline to the length you want then pinch on both sides of the bowline ( so you'll have two peices of the running line inside the pinch) as you're tying the half hitch. It'll keep the line from slipping as you tighten the half hitch.

David

 

[Echo4v]

if you can't tie a knot, tie alot

That's what I always tell my wife when she wants me to come tie her horse for her. Then I go tie the dang horse cause she always replies with either "happy wife, happy life" or "if momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy".

David

 

[Echo4v]

I think I misunderstood! Based on your description before, I think you actually made a trucker's hitch when you tied off your muffler... you used the bowline on a bight as the loop, pulled the line through the loop, and then tied it off, right? So, I was just suggesting how to tie off the working end after you pull it tight through the loop.


If you're looking for a knot to tie a loop in the middle of a line, I agree with BAcolt... the alpine butterfly is the best option, imo. It's very easy to tie, is strong, and easy to untie.

(pic from wikipedia)

I've never used this knot so I have to ask, how hard is it to untie after a lode has been applied? My dad and grandad are both truckers and they taught me to use the bowline for a trucker's hitch because it's easily untied after the load is removed, however this knot looks easier to tie in a long rope because you don't need the end of the rope.

I appreciate any info.
Thanks
David

 

[BA_Colt]

I've never used this knot so I have to ask, how hard is it to untie after a lode has been applied? My dad and grandad are both truckers and they taught me to use the bowline for a trucker's hitch because it's easily untied after the load is removed.

I appreciate any info.
Thanks
David

It can be untied a lot more easily than an overhand. Depending on how much force was on it, you might need a marlinespike to break it but that is on a rare occasion. I like it better than a bowline.