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@hnlover1582

11 ай бұрын

😊

It would be super useful to have short videos like these for every knot. By the way, nice channel, keep it up

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I’m on it! UPDATE: Here’s a Playlist wth the Short Vids on Each knot so far: kzread.info/head/PLy1mCw00R86BfMnrmxWiThRFGirThzxs7

@recoveringsoul755

Жыл бұрын

​@@TheBearEssentials I got here from the short one, needed to be able to save this in my survival/camping playlist until I can practice it, maybe draw it

@CONEHEADDK

Жыл бұрын

@@recoveringsoul755 Visualize it - it's sooo easy, that I bet, a few doing it in your head, will make it stay in your mind for ever.

@Bodhi1satva

Жыл бұрын

Only if/when they allow for the rest of us to be able to save those!

@danmiller9868

Жыл бұрын

Is there an advantage using this rather than an overhand loop?

Nice job. Besides how to tie, you give practical applications as well and don't make the video too long. New subscriber.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for the feedback! Happy to have you sub :)

@yvonnetomenga5726

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBearEssentials • I totally agree with Wood Stream. Not only did you provide very clear instructions on how to tie this knot along with an easy way to remember how to tie it, but you also gave us newbies real world examples of how to use it. Thank you. Good job! 👍

@patrickwinther

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@blazedank100

Жыл бұрын

Right same!! Earned my sub!

@xiscanicolas6009

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBearEssentials same! Keep it short and to the point! 👍🏻👍🏻🙏

That's a nice knot! 32 years ago, I got "The Klutz Book of Knots" for Christmas. The book has all the best knots. I've never needed to tie a knot, ever

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Oh no way I need to check that out

@alir0016

Жыл бұрын

Knotting

I got 50 seconds into the video, ran downstairs, grabbed some line, and tied it correctly on the first go. Great mnemonic!

@CoolPhilosopher

Жыл бұрын

Hi Angela🥰🥰

I'm an Eagle Scout and love knots...how have I missed this my whole life!?! Thank you! Great simple presentation too, well done.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Means a lot coming from an eagle scout. Thank you!

@UrsaMajorPrime

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBearEssentials I'm really surprised I've never even heard of this knot, this should be in included in fundamental knots, it is astoundingly useful. The ability to tie it mid-line without the need for a running end really elevates the functionality. It doesn't bind so can be removed easily, cannot come undone, heck, that demo with the frayed end even allows for the option of joining 2 completely separate lines. There are so many application....

@pizzlerot2730

Жыл бұрын

Shhh, keep that quiet bro! Otherwise the BSA might come for your Eagle Scout rank 😂 I kid of course, congrats on a great accomplishment 👍👍

Really great abrasion resistance and though I've never put the Big Game line kzread.infoUgkxQ4x31pJVpClzhxzNFeILZYTW7Xbs7ZIF (any poundage) through an official test it always seems to break well above rated poundage. This line stretches a very good amount before it breaks and does well in saltwater too. Not the best line for a spinning reel in my opinion, especially if you're planning on using it for lures only due to it having a bit of memory but still a great line whether filling a spool, using as top shot or strictly for leader line. I've bought a bunch of Big game line in the past and plan on continuing to do so in the future.

The tip about using the knot to easily retrieve a line secured to a high limb is HUGE. THANK YOU!!

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome!

What’s really amazing is how the wires on my earbuds and other devices are able to somehow do this knot and many others all on their own when nobody is watching.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Lol!! So true!!

I absolutely love that application of the knot for climbing a tree, as you mention at the end! Such a useful knot! Thanks so much for such a clear and simple way of tying this knot! It was literally EXACTLY what I need for a Paracord bracelet and necklace I wanted to make with the option of adding charms to it as gifts! Thank you! So awesome!

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Oh that’s a great application, for bracelets, I never thought of that. Thx for sharing!! And Farhan, thx for the kind words my friend!

Damn this knot is unreal. Definitely gonna use this next time I'm out. Also, that Axe Mask is 🔥👌

I've used this knot for years. It is one of my favorite knots for mid line attachments. When super loaded, it cannot be broken. I used it on a 4:1 ratio with a 6,000 lb. tractor pulling. Even a strong marlin spike could not break the knot.

@bockjess

Жыл бұрын

Yep. The one I've been hoisting my dinghy on for several years isn't coming undone ever.

I very much appreciate that you start with what the knot is good for, and then even add more uses, rather than just showing how to tie it.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks so much for the feedback. I’ll do more of this in that case. Much appreciated 👊

@tgeliot

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBearEssentials You're welcome. There are too many KZreadrs who just have shorts saying "here's how to tie an ipslnq knot". Then maybe when asked in the comments, they'll say what it's good for.

@danielmuller4829

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree. So much more valuable than just "this knot is great" "this other knot is also great" "that one is amazing"

Really, really appreciate that you offer multiple uses. Way too many "experts" don't even explain 1. So after you see their demo of "How", your left asking yourself WHY BOTHER ?

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, that’s what I found too

Man you hit it out of the ball park, again. Been using the ABL forever but didn't think about using it in this fashion - just like the figure 8 jam knot you offer refinement for these knots and the ideas behind them. Every time I learn a new application for an old (or new) knot I'm gaining a new tool. Most people don't realize that instead of going out and buying a gadget, they can add some knowledge and 1)always have that "gadget" whenever they have proper cordage and 2)save money, of course. Really appreciate your content and great cinematography (going 24/48 fps is the way to do it). Why I'm subbed and notified.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Man Thank you so much for this!! Honestly it means the world to help people who are just learning but to help someone with a keen eye for this stuff like yourself - well that's just amazing for me. I couldn't agree more with knowledge. over gadgets too! Thx for all the kind words man! Your friend, DJ

Mmmmm..................the KING of knots is SLIPKNOT!!!!

My Dad was a firefighter. I'd stand around watching them perform drills. This was a knot that I heard every day. And now I know why

I have never seen the Alpine butterfly used for rope retrieval. That's REALLY useful.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Glad you learned something here! Thx

This knot is indeed the queen of all knots. So useful! Thanks for sharing! Another good use for it is to create a series of loops in order to secure luggage on a backpack, in a trailer or on a sled. Il allows you to create an actual square mesh (kind of like a net, ##) instead of crossing lines diagonally (XX), which might slip more easily.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Genius!

@TheRockerX

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBearEssentials another great video idea is to see which knots people are most interested in and make further explainer videos for every situation where a given knot would come in handy :)

Finally, a knot I cared to learn.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Sweet! I’m glad!

I have no idea if i'll ever need it, but this feels like the kinda thing everyone should know

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

I agree

The working mans knot

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

100%

You have the gift of teaching. You break it down into small steps, describe what you're about to do and execute it calmly so anyone can follow it. Bravo!

@bobsherwin1973

Жыл бұрын

I agree with this commenter. You have the real gifts of clarity and simplicity in your teaching. I’m a new and avid subscriber. Thanks for what you’re doing.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Wow thank you both so much for saying this. I’m really happy it’s helping people!!

@rivaldobox

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBearEssentials it really is helping! I never knew I needed to know how to tie this knot, but thanks to you now I do. I'm glad I found this video and I hope your channel grows everyday, cheers!

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

@@rivaldobox honestly you made my day reading this. Thank you 👊👊

@mattmartinez3590

7 ай бұрын

​@@bobsherwin19735

That's a rad knot and I'm glad I watched this video, my man. Thank you!!

That was an excellent example of a knot, and how to use it practically. Thank you!

The tree trick was great, a logical problem I've never solved that simply. I have to say, since learning the alpine butterfly knot it's become one of my most used knots.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Mine too!

OMG! You just changed my everything. Retrieving from a high branch, I've been asking myself how to achieve that since I was a child. I feel like a total fool. And I'd seen this knot, loved it but didn't learn it. Now I get. Thank you.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

No way you’re not a fool, just a different perspective sometimes helps!

@raraavis7782

Жыл бұрын

What a lightbulb moment, eh?

Thanks, this will replace the truckers hitch I've been using for decades. Very ingenious. 👍

Thank you so much for this. Extremely useful.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome!!

Im just starting to learn knots, something I've always wanted to know. Gotta tell you, this format is GREAT. Keep them coming, please!

Very GOOD. Since my boy scout days in the 60's I've been an avid fan of simple yet effective knots. I'm surprised it's taken this many years for me to see this one. It's definitely going WAY up on my list as an often used knot when I'm out in my back-country mode. Many thanks... you have a great channel sir.

Thank you for this. Great knot. Thank you for the free knowledge and tutorial too. I’ve learned 15 knots well in a month and before that, I only knew the surgeons knot.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for the great feedback, ill continue with it

An old guy CAN learn a new trick - er, knot. Brilliant! Thanks.

Radical. This was sublimely beautiful to watch and understand. It's pretty much an esoteric experience. 😂 Hard to describe but I was deeply fascinated by the ultra-genius practicality and usefulness of this knot. It's almost as if this is somehow following some sort of divine geometry. Thank you.

@TheBearEssentials

10 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you for this comment!!!

I admire the way he explains how to tie knots! 💯🥇

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Ah thank you so much!

i have learned a new knot that i will use for so many things the possibilities of stuff you can make with this knot is insane thanks for teaching my this knot

Thanks. Short and precise presentation and no 9 minute intro about the Indonesian kid planting coconut trees so that one day the coconut husk will be spun into a rope

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Lmao! Glad it was helpful!

Tied it on first attempt. What a great method!! Very good presentation.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

Yes, a great knot for many uses! On outdoor courses, we sometimes used a series of Alpine butterfly knots to construct a rope ladder. However, I hadn't thought of it for securing a loop on a branch - that is clever! Cheers & thanks.

Excellent instruction and pace.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thx so much Shawn! Will continue more like this

This one's new to me, too... sharing your videos with whole family - please keep it up!

Very well done video. Not wasting time. Straight to the point and showing how it works. Cheers!

Excellent video. Great ideas and best way to tie this knot. Thanks.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch!

This knot when used for retrieving after throwing it up into a tree branch is a beautiful creation. Whoever designs knots like this is a true artist. To me it’s genius and as pleasing as music.

Smooth, calm description, useful hints, well done.

Super useful for bushcraft and camping. Very simple and elegant knot.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thx!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have been trying to learn to tie this knot forever, you made it so simple to do. Hoprfully all the scoutmasters out their see this to show their kids, you're a very good teacher!

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Bernie!! I really appreciate the kind words here

My favorite knot! She is indeed the queen.

The most simplest explanation to fashion this knot Ive seen so far.

wow i love this knot. i feel it could be life saving🙂

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Well climbers do use this.

That's top class, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, thanks for watching and writing! Im glad it helped.

My all time favorite knot!

Really great loop for a trucker's hitch as well. I'll be using this from now on.

Very excited to try out this technique during the many outdoor activities that I am definitely planning to never do!

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Glad you’re going to try it out

@BradiKal61

Жыл бұрын

Maybe theres an app?

Saving this to my top 5 list. Great tutorial , my man!

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Thx man!!

@machupikachu1085

Жыл бұрын

just found out about making KZread lists from you. Thanks! This vid is the first entry.

Handy dandy knot for sure. Great video and excellent explanation/demonstration. Many thanks.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure I’m glad you got something from it

My new favourite knot!!! Thank you!

Amazing video. Clear information. Great audio and visuals. No nonsense or like and subscribe requests. Just a great video. Thankyou.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for that feedback!!

Thank you so much. We have bird feeders hanging from branches about 20 feet off the ground. We raise and lower daily, and getting "hung up" in the branches is common. This knot will be a life saver. I've liked and subbed.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Lol!! I use this for the exact same thing!!!! That’s amazing

This is how to make an instructional video! Short useful intro, good closeups. Demonstration was not too fast and it was repeated. This guy should be a tech writer.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! What do you mean tech writer? haha my interest is in being useful and spreading some knowledge in outdoors so IDK if i could dabble in tech haha

A great knot. Useful in all sorts of places (sailor, bush-walker, firefighter)

Damn handy….. very clear and simple… I like that, thanks

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! It is super handy isn’t it

Honestly, if you could make a diagram of the most important knots to know, that would be amazing ❤

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea!!

Thank you so much for the extra uses: Isolating frays & access to the lasso. Adding midline handles to hang thing or grab handles.

Crisp. Clean. Useful. No-nonsense video.

Dude, this is an AWESOME video! Not too long, not too short. It's easy to understand, Incredibly useful and informative. You just got yourself a new subscriber!

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Eyy thanks so much!!!!

@AMC-eq3jr

Жыл бұрын

Using gloves or handling a vertical line you should use the snap method: With the right palm facing upward, bring the working end up forming a bight alongside the standing end. With your left hand, grab the left side of the bight and flip it to the left forming an "X" while taking the bight with your right hand.

Short, concise, informative. Great vid!

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

This knot actually manages to help my wired mouse! tyvm for the easy-to-digest guide!

This is the loop knot I've been wanting all my life! Thanks for this great tutorial! New subscriber!

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thx Michael! Glad it helped

I have used this knot for years and never thought about it in the last application of retrieving the rope. On top of it, clear instruction, filming, and editing. I'm wondering where you got your ideas of how to create videos for KZread. Was it just watching other channels or a Udemy course, etc.? Great job and thank you.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thx so much. Honestly, I just started in June, bought a camera then, and started making vids. I mainly try to just teach in a visual way and imagine how I personally would like to be taught. I sit down and script the videos to make sure I’m covering and presenting everything in an easy to understand way. Then write down the shots I want to get. And then go film, edit, film more if need be and edit again. It’s a big workflow but Im really wanting to make helpful vids at the end of the day - and the helpful comments are so nice to read!

Love that you include a bunch of very practical uses. Thanks brotha

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brotha, I’ll try to do the same for future vids !

Started using this- awesome for tree work and truckers tension work!!

This really is a great loop knot. I tie it by (a) twisting the bight twice (two half twists, i.e. 360 degrees, so it's sort of like there's an infinity sign next to the rope), (b) pulling the bight around the rope so it's behind the two crossing points, and then (c) reaching through the space between the crossing points and pulling the bight towards me.

@AMC-eq3jr

Жыл бұрын

RagingGeekazoid The Fastest and Easiest is the Snap Method, and can be done in the dark: Using gloves or handling a vertical line - With the right palm facing upward, bring the working end up forming a bight alongside the standing end. With your left hand (thumb facing down), grab the left side of the bight and flip it to the left forming an "X" while taking the bight with your right hand.

This knot is a load bearing knot acceptable for use in climbing too, for mid-rope attachment or isolating a damaged section of rope

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Perfect

First learned to tie the Butterfly Knot in 1984 and have been using it ever since. Great knot.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Longer than I’ve been around 😄

Too clever. I'm fascinated by knots (knot-head) and this Is brilliant.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thx Sharon!

After you watch this video you literally can knot.

A rope walks into a bar. The bartender says “didn’t you read the sign: we don’t serve ropes!?” So the rope curls up, messes up his hair and says “I’m a frayed not”.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

LOL this is great

@SCAM-BUSTER.777

Жыл бұрын

That's knot funny. Just joking. 👍😊

That isolation factor is a real rope saver! Thanks heaps❕

I just grabbed some white line and did everything you ssid. It is easy to make, use and disassemble. And yes, it does have many uses. Thanks!

That tree-branch trick reminded me of something from a Stephen King book. In Book 3 of his "Dark Tower" series, King has his hero (Roland) get down from a high place by rope, and when one of the others comments that they can't get the rope back, the super-competent Roland wordlessly tugs on the rope and it drops to the ground. I wondered for days how that could be done! And now two decades later, here's the answer. 👍

Nice job of simplifying and explaining.

One thing i like about this channel is it teaches me what knot to use.. so practical 😂 thx 🙏

That last one is genius - learned something new. Thanks.

Man. I love this channel. Thanks YT again. This is awesome.

Already knew the knot, but lacked knowlegde about how to use it properly. Thanks, now its getting really useful.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Ah I’m glad this helped!!

I can think of times I could've used that knot; great video! Tried it, got it right away, stomped it into memory. Thanks!

I liked how you raised the rope over a tree limb using the knot for easy retrieval.

Thanks Bear. What a wonderful diverse knot. Could use it as a makeshift washing line too 😉

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Great idea!! Thanks for commenting here, welcome to the community!

Knot. What was I expecting? Not what I was expecting! Knot good, not bad!

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Haha this was great

Missing the time, when I was climbing. You bring back memories. I am very grateful to find your channel. Thanks KZread algorithm 😂

Brilliant demonstration. Useful explanations and uses for the knot.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Charles, man thanks so much for saying this. Very nice of you!

What a beautiful practical and well done video thank you so much

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much!

I've seen this knot before but didnt know about the retrieval trick, thats amazing

This knot is very useful. I’ve used it for years camping, hiking, securing a load on a truck and around the house for general handyman.

@TheBearEssentials

Жыл бұрын

Thx for sharing some uses!!

Great knot! Thanks!

2:00 dude this is so a game changer for me, because that Idea brings so much new building possibilities. I love your channel, your guides are really easy to follow. Amazing!

Happy I learned this knot

Ironically I needed this knot this evening. I remembered having learned it, but could not remember how to tie it. I was forced to use an overhand knot with a byte, which is so much harder to undo. By chance your video scrolled up through my feed. Thanks for the refresher!

This was an AWESOME video, thanks so much for posting!