Aug 12 • Double Rope Techniques
Taut line
The Taut-line hitch, often misspelled as "taught-line hitch," is a classic adjustable loop knot. It's not typically used for life-support applications like climbing, but it is a very useful knot for a variety of tasks where you need to adjust tension on a line. Think about setting up a tent or a tarp, securing a load on a vehicle, or creating an adjustable mooring line for a boat.
The primary function of the Taut-line hitch is to create a loop that can be easily slid up and down the standing part of the rope to tighten or loosen the line, but which holds fast under tension.
How to Tie the Taut-line Hitch
There are a few variations of this knot, but here's a common and secure method:
* Wrap the rope around an anchor: First, take the working end of your rope and pass it around the object you want to tie to (e.g., a tent stake, a tree branch, etc.).
* Make the first wrap: Bring the working end back alongside the standing part of the rope. Make a half-hitch around the standing part, wrapping it once.
* Make a second wrap: Continue with a second wrap, again going around the standing part in the same direction as the first wrap. This second wrap should be "inside" the loop created by the first wrap. This is a key step that increases the knot's security.
* Complete with a half-hitch: Finally, make another half-hitch, but this time, tie it on the "outside" of the loop, in the opposite direction of the first two wraps.
* Dress the knot: Gently tighten the knot by pulling on both the working end and the standing line to make sure all the wraps are neat and the knot is snug.
Key Characteristics
* Adjustable: The biggest advantage of the Taut-line hitch is that you can slide it along the standing part of the rope to easily adjust the length and tension of the line.
* Holds under tension: When the knot is under load, the friction from the wraps causes it to jam against the standing part, preventing it from slipping.
* Versatile: It's a great knot for a wide range of non-critical applications where you need to make tension adjustments.
Important Note: The Taut-line hitch is not a climbing knot. It is not designed to support a person's weight or to be used in any life-support situation. For climbing, use knots and hitches specifically designed and tested for that purpose, such as the Blake's Hitch, the Distel, or the Prusik.
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