Nite-ize Figure 9

My lady and I live in a small loft-styled apartment and the bed is on the main floor. In order to make it feel like we weren't going to sleep in the dining room we rigged a hanging curtain up with the cord running from the wall near the bed up to the railing of the loft. It's awful hard to tie a line under hand pressure that'll be tight enough to support a heavy curtain, but I used a Figure 9 and cinched it up tight enough that the line twangs when you pluck it. Handy little gadgets with a lot of potential uses. :cool:
 
Hi Foilist, I got my self a pair of those and they work great. I also used some 550 cord to tie things to the roof of my car and it held great on the drive. I did stop once just to make sure everything is still secure and had to tighten one of them but figure a 20 mile drive on the freeway im happy. I also made sure to put an extra knot at the end so the cord wont slip. I didnt use it for tarps or the guy lines for tents but they should work perfect for it.

Sasha
 
buddy of mine snapped a couple of these -- but then he's a moose.
I just use truckers/riggers knots to tension things, but the speed and convenience of these things is tempting.
 
As much as we all like our toys, learning actual knots would be preferable, IMHO. You can't lose them, break them, they can be used with all sizes and types of material, and their only cost is the effort to learn them.

Just my 2 cents.

Doc
 
DOC-CANADA said:
As much as we all like our toys, learning actual knots would be preferable, IMHO. You can't lose them, break them, they can be used with all sizes and types of material, and their only cost is the effort to learn them.

Just my 2 cents.

Doc
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Agreed!:thumbup: I only know a couple of knots, and need to expand my repetoire. Since these gadgets were super-clearanced and I was armed with a gift card, I had to grab them!
 
DOC-CANADA said:
As much as we all like our toys, learning actual knots would be preferable, IMHO. You can't lose them, break them, they can be used with all sizes and types of material, and their only cost is the effort to learn them.

Just my 2 cents.

Doc
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This is sage advice, IF your hands aren't frozen, you aren't injured, or you have friends to help.

I like them for convinience, but they are certainly not a substitute for knowledge.
 
Knots are essential. That being said, I appreciate te little Figure 9s. That price is awesome! A pack usually goes for ten bucks.
 
DOC-CANADA said:
As much as we all like our toys, learning actual knots would be preferable, IMHO. You can't lose them, break them, they can be used with all sizes and types of material, and their only cost is the effort to learn them.
Just my 2 cents.
Doc
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Everywhere else I read, people use zip ties for everything.
They must have to carry a butt load of them.
 
I have a hand full of the small F9s in my kit. They are great for adjusting tarps and hanging things. They are light enough that a hand full is not an issue. I love them.
 
Iboschi said:
Where did you find them for that price??? I need some!
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They were on the clearance rack at the local EMS store. They had a large Thermarest pad for 20 bucks too - I don't need one, but I almost bought it just for the deal.
 
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