Super quick and easy Siberian Hitch knot

[Shrafter]

I start with a siberian hitch (or evenk) then tension up the taughtline at the opposite end with a power cinch tied off with two slip hitches. I tension the suspended tarp with prussiks and peg out with taughtline hitches. Nice demo of the siberian hitch

[Konnayaha]

I liked it too, thanks very much for uploading bro!

[waykno]

I liked the video. The "naysayers" have nothing better to do.

[MrMegatruth]

@DishrackDarwin

so when max specifically says on page two of this forum "i teach this for a living," he is lying?

you are specifically calling max a liar, that is funny

[nicker6330335]

What kind of rope do you use?

[mrbluenun]

Cleat as mud! Try doing it as an example between two sticks on a desk or, a couple of chair legs, without leaving your hand/s between the knot and the camera!

[MaddyTheGoose]

@mrbluenun Sorry you couldn't make it out. I generally try to show the things I use on location so the setup may not be perfect. For instance, in that shot the camera was tied to a near by tree. I try to work with what I have for authenticity. I have started bringing a camera stand so hopefully some of the angles will improve. I'm enjoying shooting the videos but learning as I go.

[mrbluenun]

@MaddyTheGoose

Hello and thank you for the note. I hope you realised I was not being rude in my remarks? I really was just trying to be helpful.

I fully understand the difficulties that shooting outside can bring wind, rain, snow, hail etc......... LOL!, Will look out for you in the future.

I thank you once again for your post, OK?

Take care, mrbluenun.

[krienkeb]

thank you for slowing it down to a beginners level! All the other videos go so fast or cover the action that I cannot get it. Do you know how to make a knot for tension? That would really help me?

[301001082]

pucker vid!

[uncleboring]

Interesting stuff

[MilesOhToole]

I can't believe three people (as of my post, now) gave a thumbs-down to this video. It's great!

[kanukster]

I've been a trucker for 25 years, this is very similar to the 'truckers hitch',

[wetcanoedogs]

great!!!..no more wrapping the the bear rope around the tree 4 or 5 times and putting a bunch of overhand knots on it..

[drummerman42]

What do you do on the other end of the tarp?

[MaddyTheGoose]

I have a Taught Line Hitch (aka Rolling Hitch) pre-tied to all of my tarps corners, sides and middle. I plan on releasing a video that shows how to tie the Taught Line Hitch as it's one of the more common knots I use on a daily basis when I'm out there.

[MaximusArurealius]

I teach this for a living. You released tension when you slide it to the tree. Try using a slipped overhand knot. Quicker, easier, remains taut, and still releases the same way.

[MaddyTheGoose]

@MaximusArurealius Thanks, I'll give that a try.

I don't mind losing tension though because when I hang the tarp, I generally tie it up loose then tighten it up with rolling hitches that I have on each of the tarp loops. I find that doing it this way allows you to fine tune it nicely when it's done.

[MaximusArurealius]

You're welcome. After having tied lines to trees for 40 years, I finally hit upon that as the easiest way. I originally used a butterfly loop back up the line, put the rest of the line around the tree and through the loop, then I pulled it tightly and tied off as a trucker's hitch. That's the tightest most secure, but requires untying the butterfly when you're done. Thanks for doing this video.

[MrMegatruth]

@MaximusArurealius

hi max, that is funny, you are a knot teacher

[MrMegatruth]

@MaximusArurealius

hey knot teacher

[redchevy1957]

great vid on knots, I saw Ray Mears do this knot on his tarps. He does one other tried to do that one just goes to fast.

[aorandy]

Another great hot to video by Maddythegoose, great work.

[izjustagirl]

I saw this on some outdoor adventure show & searched high & low to find a clip to see how to do it or its name....Thanks!!!!! You SO made my day! lol