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mysty429
Oct 29, 2009, 4:29 PM
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I have a question for a non-climbing application. I am getting married in 2 weeks and have a 4' diameter pole in the center of a rotunda that I am not allowed to tape or nail to. I want to attach something to it so I can attach runners to this pole.
Question: Is there a version of a prusik knot that I can pull to tighten and then when I release tension it stays tight?
I want to wrap some cord around the pole and use it as the anchor for my runners to the other walls. I appreciate any help.
~Taylor
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cush
Oct 29, 2009, 4:34 PM
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on a pole that wide i think a prussick would be very excessive. if you put a loop into the end of some rope and just pass the other end through the loop you'll probably be able to tighten it enough that it'll stay.
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the_climber
Oct 29, 2009, 4:39 PM
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If you want it to look more decorative (after all you did say it was for a wedding) you could use a Turk's Head knot around the pole.
now there's a statement about a knot that could be twisted
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mountainstuss
Oct 29, 2009, 6:20 PM
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Tie an 8 on a bight in one end of the cord. Run the other end around the pole and stick it through the 8 on a bight.
Voila, the girth hitch.
Tie off the running end the way you finish a truckers hitch. Or many other ways, but tie it off and you're good to go.
Congrats on getting married.
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acorneau
Oct 29, 2009, 8:51 PM
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mysty429 wrote: Question: Is there a version of a prusik knot that I can pull to tighten and then when I release tension it stays tight?
Clove hitch.
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kachoong
Oct 29, 2009, 8:55 PM
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Congrats and good luck on tying the knot! 
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the_climber
Oct 29, 2009, 11:06 PM
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TheRucat wrote: kachoong wrote: Congrats and good luck on tying the knot! I was waiting some one to say it.. acorneau wrote: mysty429 wrote: Question: Is there a version of a prusik knot that I can pull to tighten and then when I release tension it stays tight? Clove hitch.
There's an interesting variation of the clove hitch called the handcuff knot.
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Urban_Cowboy
Oct 30, 2009, 5:12 AM
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the_climber wrote: There's an interesting variation of the clove hitch called the handcuff knot.
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EvilMonkey
Oct 30, 2009, 9:46 AM
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northfacejmb wrote: In reply to: I think you're refering to the "constrictor", it's already been mentioned BTW. Actually I think he is referring to this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handcuff_knot It's a great one to show unsuspecting kids that get too rowdy at the crag
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the_climber
Oct 30, 2009, 2:00 PM
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EvilMonkey wrote: northfacejmb wrote: In reply to: I think you're refering to the "constrictor", it's already been mentioned BTW. Actually I think he is referring to this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handcuff_knot It's a great one to show unsuspecting kids that get too rowdy at the crag yeah, or if you're not a chi-mo you could just use it to get freaky with a grown woman.
It's a good knot... at the the crag, in the gym... highly recommended for every college student. 
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TJGoSurf
Oct 30, 2009, 7:56 PM
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You guys are missing the point this is an obvious cry for help.
Where do we rap in to abduct you from the wedding?
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mysty429
Oct 30, 2009, 9:02 PM
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haha... Thanks guys. Never really thought to use the clove hitch release that I usually put on the haul bag. Thanks for all the replies, and if anyone wants to join us (Climbers or Jumpers)...... There will be 20 of us BASE jumping a small cliff near Los Angeles, CA the morning of my wedding! 11/14
~Taylor
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Urban_Cowboy
Oct 30, 2009, 11:55 PM
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Ah, that one...the "Constrictor" is actually used in rescues when someone has to be taken off of a structure, usually a suicide attempt or someone that is drugged out.
Back on topic, use a timber hitch.
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cintune
Oct 31, 2009, 2:36 AM
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Any kind of knot would work with a length of 7/16" bungee cord. Unless you're going to be really yarding on the runners, in which case it's clearly a death-trap.
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