Could you show a picture? I am confused as to how this is dangerous.I think I was confusing. I won't use those ovals. The knot will always end up in the point.
Could you show a picture? I am confused as to how this is dangerous.I think I was confusing. I won't use those ovals. The knot will always end up in the point.
Could you show a picture? I am confused as to how this is dangerous.
I believe he is using a soft shackle in place of a screw link.
Me too. Is this what they mean by ending up on the point? To me that is where it should be in this case.
It is a screenshot from DIY sportsman and his video here.
@Brocky how do you like the shackle when climbing? Do you find it as easy as a screw link? Really cool! I want to try your approach.Maybe take a soft approach?View attachment 40516
Do you really want those wooden dowels supporting you in the tree? You could fall against the tree and the dowel could be pushed out of the loop.Came up with another option while researching a double 6mm tether. The toggle, or dogbone is quick, quiet, and locked in place by tying a slip knot/ overhand on a bight in the large loop shown on the left. The toggle on a Prusik hitch helps to lock the size of the loop.
View attachment 40645
Using them to hold sails would probably not cause injury if they came out.No, but it’s hickory, didn’t break just playing with it, and they narrow at the center, tight knot or splice and they can’t come out. The Tylaska ones come with a small cord that helps prevent it from coming out. The Tylaska dogbones are the way to go, aluminum or stainless. I made the wood one years ago from their measurements to get an idea what they were. Toggles were used on sailing ships years ago, doubt they would if they broke easily.
I imagine the sails would be tied at some point and not just held with a stick all around. If not, Darwin would be proud.Says the guy who’s not in the middle of the ocean!
For the Delta?Better take a closer look at the aluminum ones, plenty strong and much lighter.