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mrdtm
Apr 20, 2004, 2:07 AM
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After a recent day of slacklining i cannot get one of my 8s on a bite out of my webbing.... does anyone have any spiffy little tricks that help? and... would there b a damaging problem in just leaving it in there? thnx for the tips!
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scclimber
Apr 20, 2004, 2:30 AM
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i just use a key to get knots in webbing loose.
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moeman
Apr 20, 2004, 3:14 AM
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Try soaking it in water to loosen up the webbing a bit. thewater won't hurt it- just let it dry before using the webbing again.
Next time try using a clove hitch instead of an 8. It will be much easier to untie.
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mrdtm
Apr 20, 2004, 3:17 AM
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Thanks both of you... i wil have to try that in a sec. thanks alot for the advice!
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stuck
Apr 20, 2004, 3:42 AM
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hit it with a hammer.
and get used to have a designated slackline with a welded knot at the end.
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coldclimb
Apr 20, 2004, 4:52 AM
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I use pliers, carefully. Works without problems so far, but it still kinda makes me wonder. :?
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wallwombat
Apr 20, 2004, 5:11 AM
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In reply to: hit it with a hammer.
Thats the biz.
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apollodorus
Apr 20, 2004, 7:41 AM
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Use the hammer. Tap the knot while turning it around and around. Don't smash the webbing, just tap and loosen it.
If you are on a climb with no hammer and need to get a knot loose, you can swing it against the rock.
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areyoumydude
Apr 20, 2004, 7:48 PM
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slackline joe wrote
"use two biners in the actual clove hitch - so when you're done you can actually pry the knot apart with the 2nd biner fairly easily. Works very well."
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gds
Apr 20, 2004, 8:39 PM
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Sailors use a very rounded, smooth spike. (Often foiund as an extra on a sailing pocket knife) You (carefully) work in the point and then can pry the knot loose. I know it sounds scary but with care there will no damage.
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keinangst
Apr 20, 2004, 8:43 PM
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Seriously, folks, all too complicated...
Place it on a rock. GENTLY put your heel onto it and rock over it smoothly, back and forth. The knot will come right out.
If you are rough, you can fray the webbing over time. However, I've done this numerous times with zero damage. Works like a charm.
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nicebooty
Apr 21, 2004, 3:44 AM
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tie a clove hitch on the one biner, and when ur done turn it the oppoiste direction and wiggle it and it comes loose
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