Adjustable ridge line knot help?

[Harb505]

Well I know how to do enough tarp related knots to get by but there's one that I don't know the name of and can't remember how to do. It involes a rope/line passing throught the last eye on the center section/ridgeline of the tarp, the line is then wraped around the ridgeline rope. This knot allows you to hold the tarp more securley to the ridge line rope (and I think it might be adjustable) can anyone please shed some light on what I think/ might be on about please?
Thansl for reading

 

[lou1661]

i think the one you are after is a prussik

 

[udamiano]

Prussik ?

try here, loads of knots and how to as well


http://www.animatedknots.com/

 

[mountainm]

Prussik is the easiest, but a Klemheist is a bit more secure
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klemheist_knot

here's a bunch of friction hitches
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friction_hitch

 

[Harb505]

Ah forgot to mention it was quick release but prusik could work it might hav been this http://http://www.animatedknots.com/rollinghitch/index.php?Reflection=L&LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com&Categ=scouting but I'm not sure.

 

[Retired Member southey]

I use this on my ridge line and to attach the tarp to the ridge line,

Hope helps,

 

[John Fenna]

A "french prussic" is very quick release....

 

[mountainm]

A "french prussic" is very quick release....

Does it collapse easily under pressure but provide good overall resistance to overwhelming forces?

 

[Mesquite]

Have a look at this thread... it's a very clear tutorial for a great variety of adjustable knots for tarps including a quick release prussic

 

[Teepee]

Does it collapse easily under pressure but provide good overall resistance to overwhelming forces?

I like that.

 

[spandit]

I use Prusik knots and a small paracord whoopie sling between two loops in the ridgeline

 

[Harb505]

Well thanks for your help I've found a few that will do the trick nicely

 

[spandit]

Just had a look at the Klemheist knot - looks easier to tie than a Prusik - might try it this weekend

 

[Ogri the trog]

The Farimond hitch is the way forward!

Ogri the trog

 

[spandit]

Looks cool but my Prusik's currently stay on the ridgeline when it's packed away so don't need to be released

 

[woodstock]

use a smaller diameter cord than your ridgeline for your prussik as this will hold a lot tighter

 

[Whittler Kev]

Taughtline with an overhand on it when adjusted?