All other youtubers take note of this video. Starts with the content, no unnecessary intro, no silly music, no misleading thumbnails.

@ApicalisHD

7 жыл бұрын

Other youtubers hate him for this simple trick!

@nagualdesign

7 жыл бұрын

This guy uses a simple trucker's hitch, but what he does next will BLOW YOUR MIND!

@skeggs

7 жыл бұрын

It completely got me off guard. I love it.

@YourOldDog

7 жыл бұрын

I agree, I'm not here for a BS chat, I'm here to learn something new and I did.

@eveaci

7 жыл бұрын

rogue277 agreed. subbed for this resaon. great video. had me smiling with glee from how nifty your knots are

The extra loop is a game changer!

@CHARGERDON55

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! This is just what I was looking for!

@randyrussell6246

2 жыл бұрын

You better believe it!

@muhammadrafeeqpandankavilh5918

2 жыл бұрын

Super

@mikejblaze

Жыл бұрын

@​y.😢nmm768x7mo okk7😢nikkow9@@muhammadrafeeqpandankavilh5918 😢6trrt5i8rpr

Been using truckers hitch with slip figure eight for 20+ years, but never thought of adding the extra loop to keep tension. Awesome addition. Thanks for that tip. Just goes to show one never stops learning.

@neilross9867

7 жыл бұрын

Danny Kenck Same, but more like 30 years for me. Just had a 'head in the hands moment' like 'why did I never think of this' and 'all these years and this is all I had to do to keep the tension?' These are skills you don't learn in school.

@gunther955

7 жыл бұрын

This is stuff they SHOULD teach in school ! Instead of worrying about someone dressing out for gym . Dont get me started . lol

@patelien

7 жыл бұрын

I remember growing up in the 1920s learning how to tie our dresses for the gym. Great education, we learned the truckers hitch, the alpine dandy, and the California crane all before 3rd grade.

@gunther955

7 жыл бұрын

wow

@DermalDeviations

7 жыл бұрын

patelien So you're like 100 years old, commenting on KZread videos? Amazing. I can't even teach my grandmother how to use a cell phone.... and you're old enough to be her grandparent!

This is absolutely OUTSTANDING! Such a small nuance, but such improved execution of a trucker's hitch! Great share!

Probably the best addition to the trucker's hitch that I have seen. I first watched this video 2 or 3 years ago and I have been using this "self locking" extra loop ever since. This is a great technique. Thanks!

@nonokastle8699

2 жыл бұрын

I think exactly the same .

Your knot and using rope videos are among the very best. Why? You almost always have some unique and useful way of securing things and you're to the point and clear. Outstanding contribution.

I can't tell how many times I have tied this configuration of knots with out the extra loop. What a game changer. Thank you for sharing.

That double loop tip! is absolutely best! WOW. Thank you!

Now, that's an excellent video . visual and verbal clarity with no pointless rambling . Super great video !!

Superb video! To the point, easy to follow, and very clear. I think you set an example for what a great video is supposed to be. Thank you for sharing!

@UguysRnuts

7 жыл бұрын

Think again. This is bad info from a charlatan selling HARDWARE to make up for inadequate ability.

Fantastic. We see the knot made from the right perspective (POV) and absolutely the simplest demonstration I have found of a simple self-locking knot. Thanks so much!

Never seen this before. After trying it, it works pretty darn good. It's entire purpose is for IT to hold the tension in the rope so YOU don't have to. Most people know they lose some tension when 'pinching' the line and then trying to tie it off. You CAN also avoid the pinching thing by tying a regular Trucker's hitch then simply going back down and around the anchor with a Round Turn and Two Half-Hitches. The round turn holds all the tension and leaves your two hands free. But your little 'trick' is pretty good and don't know why I've never seen it before. (btw I would still secure it with half-hitches just to be on the safe side).

@normanacree1635

2 жыл бұрын

You would be a fool not to. Can't believe he didn't emphasize that. But I also don't know why he started in the middle.

@hankshaw2225

Жыл бұрын

Like you, l'm a believer in securing rope with a couple of half hitches.

@jaykudie

Жыл бұрын

@@normanacree1635 Because this isn't a how to tie a truckers hitch video

I have used this not for 50 years and never once had it fail. Here's a tip, when you put the tag end through the loop, pinch with you thumb and index finger to hold it while you make the first knot you showed. It is amazing the amount of strength you can hold with just your thumb and index finger. Love your jig, looks like it would work great. Also love your going around the loop twice and how easy it releases when you want it to. Great video, should help a lot of people.

As a self described knot nerd...this is awesome! Thanks for sharing (and being clear and concise).

Been looking for a simple straight-forward video like this! THANK YOU for making this video! I was surprised at the strength of this knot! And simple to undo the knot when ready to unload! THANKS again!

BRILLIANT!!! I've been tying these for YEARS, and such a simple thing to keep from losing slack!!!

I used your method today for securing a load in the back of my pickup. It worked flawlessly. Very nice explanation. Thank you.

Absolutely crisp and clear instructional video without superfluous humbug or silly patronizing triple repetition. Thank you for setting an example, mr. Balleng.

Brilliant, straight to the point and well explained. I've been messing around trying to tie my fishing gear into my motorbike for ages and didn't know this knot. Will be definitely using it now thanks

Well, it's simply superb to watch this demo and sharing the idea the way the "tension locking" works and perhaps this is its highlight of this clipping.

I haven't seen this on any other videos. That double loop, blackwall hitch is great. A+ man!

I tried it 2 minutes ago....IT WORKS! Amazing, thank you for showing! Greets from far away Germany!

You are the only person i have ever seen that described this so simply. Thanks!

Brilliant! I've always used the standard loop like you showed at first. Never had a problem with ropes losing tension when I tie the knot because I pinch where it folds over. Pinch and hold, no tension loss. But this is an even betterererer version!

Powerful knowledge. Having and applying skills such as this, is like having a superpower.

Such a simple change makes such a difference, knots really are a science.

My first instinct was, what a great idea! Then I tried it a few times with a rope.... Remember that loads will shift in a truck so your rope may often go slack for a few hours after the truck hits a bump, and the guy in the cab won't necessarily notice. If you let tension off this knot, it can come undone completely! So, for critical application it needs a slipped overhand loop at the end so it can't come undone when tension is off. As shown, this knot would be great for a tarp or a tent where tension will be consistent and where the implications of a disconnect are innocent enough. And you've got a great solution to my frustration about reaching up a tree to tighten the knot in an awkward position, only to lose tension as I complete the knot. But for a trucker's hitch, this one needs a failsafe backup knot so that your load doesn't become a missile that could hit oncoming traffic.

@DilettanteDon

4 жыл бұрын

This helps with keeping the tension while initially tightening. To secure it you should add another lock knot underneath.

@bonanzatime

4 жыл бұрын

Very Wise Words Of Wisdom.

@FlexDRG

3 жыл бұрын

Keeping tension while doing the lock knot was always an issue. With this extra loop it keeps the tension while you make the lock knot.

@nicstr28

3 жыл бұрын

Always check your load while reroute. Never just tie/strap a load and assume it's going to stay secure the entire trip. Check it periodically.

@michaelslater6839

3 жыл бұрын

@@nicstr28 I was Going to say the same thing. That a person should we check your load after driving a short distance to see if the load has shifted and then tighten it again. That’s what smart truck drivers do. Although I did find the video useful. I’m glad for your comment.

That’s awesome, I’ll never tie the truckers hitch the old way again.

This video was recommend for a week. I am glad i finally watched it. Thanks for sharing.

Been using this variation of the truckers’ hitch knot since the early 70’s , figured it out myself by just experimenting! Works for me!!

Thanks, love the simplicity of this method, had to use it in the middle of hurricane Irma to keep a screen door closed that wind had broken the latch, it held trough the fiercest winds

Man I've been doing truckers hitches all my life. Never seen that one before. That's awesome. Thank you for sharing

I have seen a lot of trucker hitch methods but this is a new one for me and absolutely awesome!

Was taught this knot when I worked at a hardware store during high school. Awesome knot still use it often till this day!

Same as a few others here, used the hitch for 30 years. Never thought about putting another hitch in there. Nice mod!

Askwoodman has the best videos for knots imo because of their simplicity however the way the tension is held here is a great addition to his methods

I sure needed this knowledge yesterday. Lol. Thank you for this neat little trick. It will definitely come in handy.

What the.... I use the trucker hitch like a lot 😂 I've never encountered this. Genius 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

@stum8374

3 жыл бұрын

I've used this being a Trucker but slightly differently,I would not strap a 40' flatbed using THIS.

@nateolmsted22

3 жыл бұрын

@@stum8374 I don't think it's intended for 40' flatbeds lol

Thanks. That was really helpful and so simple. I always lost some tension trying to tie something down. This tip will really make a difference.

I use trucker hitches a lot and never knew this little gem. Thank you. Cool gear tie too, by the way.

I could have used this a week ago....many thanks for taking the time to teach us new tricks.

Cool knot ! I usually use a slipped sheet bend for that task, but this one seems easier and faster for light loads. Thanks a lot !

I like how the extra loop holds the tension while tightening, instead of having to pinch, have not seen that one, so for that reason I'm liking, subscribing and commenting. However, for an actual trucking situation, I think it needs to be followed up with the traditional slip knot at the end, to keep the 'blackwall hitch' from coming loose under road vibration.

@RR67890

3 жыл бұрын

Just before reading your comment I was thinking the same thing.

This video earned a sub from me. I love knots and have never seen this modification to the truckers hitch. Excellent! Those fish ties look pretty sweet too. Off to check the rest of your videos to see what other useful stuff you know.

That's about 5 years of using the trucker's hitch for me and I never thought of this, thanks a lot

Amazing - I have used the trucker's hitch for over 50 years and I have never known about the blackwall hitch mod. How incredibly useful. As a matter of fact I had to do a Google search to even find out what it was. Even the "Animated Knots" website did not cover it. Thanks for giving me this incredible and effective addition to my knot tying repertoire.

@djmj12714

6 жыл бұрын

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackwall_hitch

Thank you so much. Short and to the point. I love videos like this.

Best knot ever. I use it a lot and have taught this to my kids for them to know it very well

spelunkerd's notes of a fail-safe "slipped overhand loop" aside (he's 100% correct for trucking, for example), as a person who has been studying and researching knots for several years, THIS simple unforgettable technique of putting a second feed through a trucker's hitch loop is VERY IMPRESSIVE. Brilliant technique brilliantly demonstrated. Thank you very much! Continued success.

@tonybrown6440

5 жыл бұрын

Jeff Chapman

Thank you! I was trying to remember this knot, and was too embarrassed to ask anyone.

This is so awesome! Also instead of an Alpine Butterfly for the top loop you could use a slip loop I think it's called but it's tied the exact same way as a marline spike hitch but you pull the loop in the direction opposite of how you would pull it when tying it to use for a marline spike. So you'll need to tie it flipped to use the slip loop for a truckers hitch. So when the truckers hitch is untied it all comes out. But I guess if the line is always used for a truckers hitch keeping a fixed loop could be desired.

Clearest explanation oif a trucker's hitch i have ever seen in my entire life. Everything else online is confusing. I subscribed.

OK before this I watched a 7minute video 87 times on how to not loose the tension(20 plus in slow-mo)😁.. came across your video watched it once.... yes ONCE!!! and went and had'a baloney samidge... Man that trick is on another level 😎 Thanks ....

extremely helpful tutorial, the best truckers hitch method I have ever seen

HA! Such a simple little addon to a very useful knot and BOOM mind blown! This is a great addition to my knot tying skills, thank you very much! No more double trying a hitch and pinching cord.

When I was 17 I used to load and tie down stacks and stacks of 100 and 150 lb bags of drilling mud on the backs of flatbed trailers after school and on Saturdays. It was 1977 and there were no ratchet straps yet. We used rope only with these knots to tie down 70 mph truckloads. We weren't smart enough to figure out that 2nd pass through the loop. We made a 2nd loop altogether. By passing the rope through this 2nd loop and pulling just like the first one, it acted like a tensioner. Pull one then pull the other and it took up the slack. I always thought that was genius.

Much simpler and faster than regular truckers. Thanks.

The best video on KZread about trucker hitch knot 👍🏼

Great example - especially how to release the tension - by threading the tag end back through the loop. Good color choice on the paracord. Thanks!

I was moving stuff out of a storage unit and an off duty chp happened to be there he secured everything for me by using rope and knots very secure. Superb knowledge to have.

What the heck! Why and I not hearing about this until my mid-40s.... Thank you for this!

One of the best KZread videos I've seen!

Yo , that's pretty slick. Iv'e tied hundreds of come along's doing tree work but iv'e never seen that trick. Thanks for the tip. Doesn't matter how long your in a business , you never know it all!

use this knot for setting up my tarp when i go backpacking...hated I would lose some tension..never thought of double looping it..oh man..thank you

I just tried this with some accessory cord, it came loose with one loop but held with two. Great tip!

the beauty of simplicity. well done

All these decades of using the loop technique for tying down loads on a truck bed. Just found out 1. This has a name, 2. I just need to add a second loop to hold all tension……mind blown. How I came across this video for looking for why I get constipated. Is beyond me. Maybe the next video will show me.

Why did I not learn this 30 years ago?! Thank you!

This is the knot I've being looking for for so long! Thanks man

The best, period. I could actually see what you were doing 😀👍🏻

Thanks for a great tip! I tie a LOT of trucker's hitches, I'll be using this!

Dude, Cool site for gear...Thanks for the upload. The trucker's hitch and the slip are the only knots you really ever need. But learn as many as you can...

It needs a second thumb up button . The best explanation i've ever seen on you tube . I will thank you every time i'll have to tie something on my trailer .

Brilliant. I cannot believe I've not seen this before. Thank you

Not sure why Google sent me here now, but I'm about to go load some furniture into my flatbed, I'll try it now! Thanks for the quick video!

Definitely going to use this during my next camping trip. I've got quite enough paracord around.. Thanks man!

i’ve been doing this not for years and learned it on my own, glad to know it’s an actual thing haha. awesome explanation btw.

This thing was so quick to learn and I used it like 50 times at work today moving equipment on rough terrain. Thanks a lot!

Great stuff mate! I'll show my dad this in the morning!

Just secured my Marquee using this method. I've known the Truckers hitch for a good ten years, always struggled with the last minute tensioning. Especially with slippery paracaord and Plastic ropes. This is a game changer. We had mad winds today which broke one of the Marquees poles (that might have been me a bit too...it was chaotic). I just went all around the marquee with paracord guylines and large stakes and managed to get the tension so tight I could play a note on the guys. Awesome method. This would be useful also if you had to operate one handed...as I may have to do so in the foreseeable future or as you may have to in any emergency. Could even be useful as a Tourniquet tying option.

In construction in the plants around Houston, we called this a “Mexican come along”

this is the best and simplest one yet

i used to use the truckers not alot when i worked at the power company to tie stuff down on the line truck, the new added turn is nice to know. the gadget you showed is good for people who don't want to learn to tie knots.

So simple yet excellent tip. Thx👍👍 Lake Havasu ☀️ AZ

My sneaky favourite video on KZread, this is so bloody useful.

Love that coil! Thanks for the tip and great video.

Very well done! Very useful knot. Well done.

Prob the most useful thing I’ve seen on KZread in years! Thanks!

Great video and I didn't even need fast forward - right to the point. I wonder how many you tube video producers understand that most people don't see the first half of their videos?

I wish I would have known this years ago. That’s so awesome. Thank you

Nice. I like it. And to think i was so close. Just one more loop. Thanks for sharing.

YOU JUST CHANGED MY LIFE

ONE extra loop., so easy and so useful. Thank you !!

That's brilliant !! Never thought about adding another loop, such much easier than trying to pinch it and tie it

@manouche123

5 жыл бұрын

mixwell1983 not safe!

Mahalo ,Very good video well done do have any more on other knots, love that tool that you use 👍in th ending of vid,.............Aloha from🏄Hawai'i🌺

I love the black ball addition….A clove of an idea

Excellent video. Exactly problem I was having never thought of looping it twice. Thanks.

I’ve been looking for this for SO long I knew there was a way you didn’t have to pinch the knot! I just couldn’t remember how to do it!

Thanks. I used this info to anchor a canopy in my back yard.

I use this all the time and it works fantastic.