Hi
Say you have a squishy rubber ring
1cm thick
and you need a fixed loop to tie around
you dont want to strangle/cut the rubber
using polypropylene twine
what knot do you choose and why?
Posted by: TonyE
Re: which knot for squishy rubber ring - 06/15/20 09:03 PM
How big a fixed loop do you need?
What is the purpose of the fixed loop?
Hold the rubber ring in place
Adjust the position of the ring
How big a fixed loop do you need?
What is the purpose of the fixed loop?
Hold the rubber ring in place
Adjust the position of the ring
size of loop about 1.5 to 2cm, loose fit
purpose is small lanyard to hang up rubber ring
Posted by: TonyE
Re: which knot for squishy rubber ring - 06/15/20 11:15 PM
The perfection loop is a secure loop knot that should suit your purpose
perfection knot tutorial
Posted by: TonyE
Re: which knot for squishy rubber ring - 06/16/20 04:22 AM
Following your specifications.
It is a fixed loop.
It will not slip.
The standing end will serve as your lanyard.
It is an attractive knot
Posted by: hikermor
Re: which knot for squishy rubber ring - 06/16/20 04:45 PM
This is an honest question. i am not trying to nag or be picky.
Why would (k)not a bowline, figure eight, or even a simple overhand knot work just as well? I use all of those in technical climbing and rigging applications. Properly tied and dressed, they do not slip, either.
Any knot which works well is attractive,IMHO.
Posted by: M_a_x
Re: which knot for squishy rubber ring - 06/16/20 05:35 PM
To some degree the answer is arbitrary. Many knots would do the trick. I might have suggested the bowline. It would be a matter of preference for me.
Posted by: TonyE
Re: which knot for squishy rubber ring - 06/16/20 06:01 PM
This is an honest question. i am not trying to nag or be picky.
Why would (k)not a bowline, figure eight, or even a simple overhand knot work just as well? I use all of those in technical climbing and rigging applications. Properly tied and dressed, they do not slip, either.
Any knot which works well is attractive,IMHO.
You are correct. Any of those knots will work equally as well. Take your pick
Posted by: TonyE
Re: which knot for squishy rubber ring - 06/19/20 11:54 AM
This is an honest question. i am not trying to nag or be picky.
Why would (k)not a bowline, figure eight, or even a simple overhand knot work just as well? I use all of those in technical climbing and rigging applications. Properly tied and dressed, they do not slip, either.
Any knot which works well is attractive,IMHO.
If you are still looking for a loop and like the bowline, consider the Tucked Bowline.
tucked bowline tutorialtucked bowline tutorial
Posted by: hikermor
Re: which knot for squishy rubber ring - 06/19/20 09:36 PM
A fine knot! In climbing circles, that knot is known as a bowline with a Yosemite finish - the extra tuck along the standing part provides additional security against untying....