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#296389 - 06/15/20 07:21 PM which knot for squishy rubber ring
EMPnotImplyNuclear Offline
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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?

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#296391 - 06/15/20 09:03 PM Re: which knot for squishy rubber ring [Re: EMPnotImplyNuclear]
TonyE Offline
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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
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#296392 - 06/15/20 09:36 PM Re: which knot for squishy rubber ring [Re: TonyE]
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Originally Posted By: TonyE
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


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#296394 - 06/15/20 11:15 PM Re: which knot for squishy rubber ring [Re: EMPnotImplyNuclear]
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The perfection loop is a secure loop knot that should suit your purpose



perfection knot tutorial
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#296395 - 06/15/20 11:29 PM Re: which knot for squishy rubber ring [Re: TonyE]
EMPnotImplyNuclear Offline
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Originally Posted By: TonyE
The perfection loop is a secure loop knot that should suit your purpose
perfection knot tutorial


Why?

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#296397 - 06/16/20 04:22 AM Re: which knot for squishy rubber ring [Re: EMPnotImplyNuclear]
TonyE Offline
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Originally Posted By: EMPnotImplyNuclear

Why?

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
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#296398 - 06/16/20 04:24 PM Re: which knot for squishy rubber ring [Re: EMPnotImplyNuclear]
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Originally Posted By: EMPnotImplyNuclear
Why?

Why not?
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#296399 - 06/16/20 04:45 PM Re: which knot for squishy rubber ring [Re: TonyE]
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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.
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#296400 - 06/16/20 05:35 PM Re: which knot for squishy rubber ring [Re: hikermor]
M_a_x Offline
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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.
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#296401 - 06/16/20 06:01 PM Re: which knot for squishy rubber ring [Re: hikermor]
TonyE Offline
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Originally Posted By: hikermor
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
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