We're often asked by customers about the Tarp Taut Hitch and other quick-release knots that Ray Mears and the Woodlore team use when pitching our tarps/hootchies; hopefully this post will help.
The knots which Ray uses to pitch his tarp are demonstrated in the following video clip:
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw3lL-ofBcE&w=450&h=278]
The pitching of tarps using these knots is taught on a number of our Bushcraft Courses, including:
Virtually usless – of the three knots, only one is mentioned by name and none are clearly described by the video.
Overall, utterly useless if you need to learn how to tie these knots.
In response to Jeff’s comment. The knot at the end is a prussic knot on the main line and tied to the tarp. As you say to hold the ridge line of the tarp taught.
Looks as if there’s an adjustment made at the very end of the video. Some sort of adjustable knot to keep the tarp from slipping down the ridge-line?
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Virtually usless – of the three knots, only one is mentioned by name and none are clearly described by the video.
Overall, utterly useless if you need to learn how to tie these knots.
In response to Jeff’s comment. The knot at the end is a prussic knot on the main line and tied to the tarp. As you say to hold the ridge line of the tarp taught.
Looks as if there’s an adjustment made at the very end of the video. Some sort of adjustable knot to keep the tarp from slipping down the ridge-line?
Fantastic, Well appreciated!
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