how to shorten ropes on a tarp

[Asa Samuel]

I am trying 2m lengths of cord to the corners of my poncho so it is easier to set up. I have use a rewoven figure of 8 knot to secure the cord into the eyelets but I have this length of cord dangling down which I want to shorten so I can still use it as a poncho without much hassle.

How should I shorten it to keep it tidy?

Thanks,
Asa.

 

[Cobweb]

Chain sinnet (finger knitting) http://www.animatedknots.com/chainsinnet/index.php it's the best way

 

[Andyre]

Cobweb beat me to it.
I call it daisy chaining. we use it for storing confidence ropes in a rucsac when leading groups. the advantage is when you pull it back out it wont knot together.

 

[Asa Samuel]

Thanks for the idea, it's a new one on me and I'll be using it at some point but It's leaving quite a long braid and I am looking to pack it away quite small.

 

[Hetzen]

What about a small carabiner? Keep it with the chord, then hook it on to your poncho when needed.

 

[Asa Samuel]

Well my aim is to leave it on my poncho so I don't forget those pieces and it means I don't have to keep them somewhere else.

 

[g4ghb]

I would have thought hanking would keep it tidy and out the way..... sinnet's just shorten the length.

 

[Asa Samuel]

Got any sites on hanking cord? had a google search and it came up with nothing.

 

[Ben Trout]

Have a look at this one: Two-Handed Rope Chain

Thanks again to Mr Pict for posting that one. It's related to the chain knotting but is more compact.

For hanking half the rope, take the rope in half, then half again and again until you have sensible length and tie the whole lot with a thumb knot.

(have I beaten Graham to it?)

 

[ex Member swampy99]

This may help.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjMmla9DSzo&feature=related

And this one is good as it shows how to hank near the end.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwvNoxKi428

 

[g4ghb]

Ben is quite right about hanking the rope (in fact I probably even taught him that way as a cub ## years ago )

however I now hank my guys etc the way Ray shows in the second of Swampys links

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwvNoxKi428 - About 4:24 in

 

[Peter_t]

just fold the cord a few times then tie a knot in it. simple

pete

 

[FGYT]

some body actually used a Poncho as a rain proof never found tehn nice to wear

you may find even tied up the ropes get caught up on every thing or you stand still at a Moot and find your self pegged out as the middle of a Tepee

i would not tie on permenant lines if you intend to wear it

ATB

Duncan

 

[Asa Samuel]

Thanks for all the replies, I think I might just end up detaching them after all that!

Just been out in the garden and set up my poncho, I'm really tempted to sleep in it tonight! here's some pics

It's fair weather, and the weekend so what's stopping me from sleeping out there? Apart from the fact I've never sleep wild camping like this.... Oh well, If I pluck up the confidence I might

 

[SimonM]

Remember to tie up the hood - otherwise some evil person may sneak up on you and pour water through it....or it may even rain in!

Simon

 

[Ogri the trog]

just fold the cord a few times then tie a knot in it. simple

pete

Ahh but the benefit of hanking as Ray demonstrates is that....
You can grasp the hanked cord and pull out as much as you need, leaving the free end still bundled up and so out of any mud/thorns etc.
Then when you have tied your slippery adjustable guy hitch, the remaining cord can be tucked between the two lengths of guy as a positional indicator (showing where the guyline is) as well as keeping it neat, tidy and clean as mentioned above.

Horses for courses though

ATB

Ogri the trog

 

[Podcast Bob]

Can I suggest you have peek at my Tarp demo on YouTube, half way through it clearly shows how to hank cordage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YuFaD9i6Sc&feature=related

 

[Dingo]

Remember to tie up the hood - otherwise some evil person may sneak up on you and pour water through it....or it may even rain in!

Simon

Sounds like you have an experience there Simon

 

[moved on agiles10]

I would use the sheepshank knot to shorten a piece of rope http://www.animatedknots.com/sheeps...ge=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com