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Hello I wanted to ask if you could make a video for 7vsWild (season 3) challenge from Germany as these are very popular here. we would be happy to hear your ideas.
I like it, however I prefer the method that I’m using with 3 Prusiks, 2 wooden toggles on two of the prusiks, 1 toggle attached to the ridge line to use with the bowline, and the last toggle to use with the third prusik to tighten the line, it is made and ready to deploy, this new method of yours looks great and I may try it…. Ty for sharing
Between you, Blackie, Dave Canterbury (with some tricks from Felix Immler's friend) and Frank Bush (just popped into my feed for the first time), there is a lot of innovation going on. I have to admit this one is the simplest yet since it as the least amount of knots and all beginner knots at that. BTW, I believe this is a double overhand loop, a figure 8 is a bit different but they probably both have very similar properties when it comes to durability of your line...
I love all the new tricks with toggles that have been evolving lately. Thanks for the videos! You mention the “boat cleat”. You could secure the line similar to securing a boat rope; figure 8 the line around the clear.
I watched it once then I had to watch it again I couldn’t believe what I was saying just to make sure I don’t watch it the third time cause that’s really cool way to go Mr. James
I watched the video that Blackie Thomas made about this method as well as your video. I tried it out and I really like how easy, simple and quick to deploy it is. I made up the cleat as you described as well as a toggle for the other end. I now carry this as my go-to ridge line kit. Thanks for sharing!
i just watched a 2 year old video on how to do this with a stick with 2 holes drilled into it and was going to try it and then I saw this trick! I am always learning from your videos.
Excellent device with minimal work. Great for locking down a sort of trucker's hitch or for hanging equipment. It is stable and solid. I worked up a slightly different way to tie it that is more like a lark's head on the bight. That should be easier for me to remember. I saw this on Blackie's site first and his presentation is also excellent. I'll be using it on my next camping trip.
I like this method. Here in Australia, with softer bark on some of our trees I add a strip of Webbing with paired holes to feed Ridgeline through. Stops ring barking of the tree. Adds only a little weight & bulk. I use Tree Straps with my hammocks suspension. Thank you for sharing.
damn thats clever! tbh i used to do something similar when i was young (40+ years ago! 😳), now bare in mind i knew no nots (stiill dont... yet!) but i did very similar! im glad i kind of already did something like this back then but now i can do a better more pro version thats a lot better and well thought out! 😊 thanks for this, definitely a great way to do it! might be useful for bugging out over here uk side, mind you, not a great deal of forests round here but i can see urban uses of it (im imaginative!)) these vids are bril! glad your making them! could you do a vid or even a mini series on knots? (how to's and uses for example)
Not to mention, other then the figure 8 knot, there is not stress on the cord from so many securing knots. This is going to make your cordage last a lot longer if using over and over again.
Being former U.S. Navy, I appreciate this trick! For the longest time i just tied 4 bowlines in my ridgeline. two facing inwards for my hammock, and two outwards to act as a permanent trucker's hitch. Once I got my distances right, I stopped having to think about it as I set up camp. There is an ancient part of me that really likes the cleat idea though... So many ways that can be used! 1) To attach a whiteboard for instruction. 2) To begin a horizontal spider's web (using a few of the cleats) for a fun platmorn/trampoline thingy. 3) To offset the attachment point for a four tree hammock setup. Much appreciate your videos!
I do something similar, but I use a toggle with two hole drilled in it and tighten my ridge line . It stays on the ridge line and don’t have a toggle with a prussic cutting into para cord.
Like you said a boat cleat or locking pully. I love your bite size hacks and tips. From your Stanley cook hacks to packing tips to simple EDC pack. I use something from you. Thanks much.
If in doubt, try it out. We plan to do a timed side-by-side comparison of our current preferred method and this idea. One will prevail. Thank you James for presenting the idea.
On the first tree, use a toggle with either a bowline or a figure 8 and you could save a bit of time. Love this and will give it a try! My brother and family are off to England to hike a long footpath through Wales. My niece just graduated from high school and I got her a 3mx3m tarp to take on the trip. I will teach this to them before they go t get rained on in Wales. Thanks!
I just found a great channel on projects you can do with nothing else but your Swiss Army Knife and mod’s you can do to the knife itself to increase its effectiveness. Felix Himmler is of Swiss himself. Like spiral cut potatoes? Make your own with nothing but a tin can some some wood and your Swiss Army knife.
While at an A.M.M. Eastern Rendezvous I discovered a similar system I still use for rigging up my diamond fly. I use a simple overhand knot and loop on 1 end of my ridge line and wrap my hemp rope several times around the other tree and a loose stick. I then circle the stick several times like a boat cleat and secure as needed. .... Jeff in Lebanon OH.
Yes finally, I've been waiting for this . Had seen another channel do similar with a toggle and he reamed 2 holes through it and ran the line through that , but the two 7 notches is even better. I think you've nailed it right here thanks 👍
Nice idea, but: it is easier to use a toggle with one hole in the middle on the first anker point. Then you do not have to put the whole line through the loop. At the second Anker point you should use a toggle with two holes (instead of the two 7 notches). This works in the same way to tighten the ridge line. The toggles can stay on the ridge line and you can slide them where yon need them to be.
Clearly you saw all the others guys making please Ridgeline videos after Dave Canterbury drills holes in the wood. I like the way he does it if you don't mind carrying sticks. As part of a permanent kit. But I like your way as a minimalist if you just want to carry a Ridgeline in your pocket without all the sticks. Because let's face it takes you everywhere out in the woods. You have a great idea. I'll be waiting for Blackie's video to drop
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