While there are a great many fixed loop knots, not all of them are easy to untie after they have served their purpose. Here is a list of 5 fixed loop knots that I use that are both secure and easy to untie.
Just wanted to say that I’ve REALLY been enjoying your knot-tying videos. I’ve learned more from you than anyone else. And as a teacher, I want to say that you are THE BEST teacher of knot-tying that I have found! So thank you very much!
Great presentation. One observation about the Zeppelin loop: Note that, after release, the end of the rope remains loosely knotted with itself and has to be untied. This isn't a big problem, but it would be more convenient if the knot would release cleanly in one motion. That can be achieved by basing the loop on the Rigger's bend, rather than the Zeppelin bend. Both the Rigger's and the Zeppelin are made of two interlaced overhand knots, but the Rigger's passes through the center of the pretzel-shape, rather than the upper loop. When properly tied, the Rigger's version of this loop still releases by pulling on the "ears" of the knot, but it comes out perfectly straight with no entangled parts. Thanks - Joe C.
That Kalmyk Look reminded me of the Siberian Hitch (or Evenk Knot) when you were tying it. ( I'll have to go back and see what the differences are when they're being tied. I'm a little fuzzy on the Siberian hitch at the moment. It's been a while since I've tied it.)
I like these knots a lot. Will come in handy when making trips with tarps and covering my truck bed and having fun while doing so practicing these. Can you do a video on butcher string knots. I've heard there are three. I only know one, which is a variation of a slip knot. Good for roast. Not practical for implications.
Great stuff! But, I reckon there’s a reason you swapped to a slinkier rope for the Kalmyk Loop! Your method is memorable but I end up with a mess, that looks nothing like the Kalmyk but is topologically equivalent to it. After much dressing, the Kalmyk finally emerges!
In another of your videos ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-D9mLb1HkuSw.html you tie the Zeppelin Loop a different way. In that video you start with an underhand knot (or left handed overhand knot). The method in the present video, starting with an overhand knot, is easier for me to visualize and remember.
What's with all these videos claiming bowline is easy to untie but they don't demonstrate it? It is easy enough, but not obvious before you've seen it done, so maybe show it...