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Optimal knot for tying linemans belt to saddle

Yes, that clears up your point. Thank you. I pull the tag end tight, then pull the loop tight. I can see your point on flimsy strapping or webbing that is small. I have not seen any issues with this connection on the stiff and thick material of my linemans loop and I examine frequently. But maybe I should go back to the figure eight.
I don't think that this is an issue you'd consistently catch by inspection, but rather one that could reduce the load at which the knot fails. It would not necessarily be something that occurs gradually (although it certainly could)

I'd considered anchor hitch, buntline, estar hitch as possible replacements.
 
I suggest a figure 8 on a bight, then girth hitch the bite to your lineman's loop. With it connected that way, it can be quickly/easily removed from your saddle if needed, and it has a loop in one end.

There are many reasons you may want to remove it, one being to use as a foot loop if stuck in a tree. Always think of alternate uses for your gear and set up so it can be used as such.
 
Yep these are the things i already like about this forum. I ended up doing a figure eight and girth hitching, as well as using the tether as a second linesmans option (not sure how i overlooked that.....so simple)

Thanks for all this input.
 
I was playing around with this today. The poachers knot actually is more compact than the scaffold it seems and would make it very difficult to pull the lineman’s loop thru. I also like figure 8 and girth hitched thru the loop.

I’ve definitely been learning my knots by moving into saddle hunting!
 
I was playing around with this today. The poachers knot actually is more compact than the scaffold it seems and would make it very difficult to pull the lineman’s loop thru. I also like figure 8 and girth hitched thru the loop.

I’ve definitely been learning my knots by moving into saddle hunting!

I would not tie "slip knots" onto soft materials like webbing. Poachers and scaffold knots are held together by whatever is inside the loop. So, it should be something rigid and wide, not a few pieces of webbing doubled over to make a lineman's loop on a saddle.
 
Double overhand with the bight girth hitched to my left linesman's loop (right handed). In my hang on days I "misplaced" my linesman's a couple times. Having it semi permanent attached won't allow u to set it down and forget to pick it back up. I have a pouch on the saddle I can store the rope in or daisey chain and put it behind on back and clip the biner into the opposite linesman loop
 
I would not tie "slip knots" onto soft materials like webbing. Poachers and scaffold knots are held together by whatever is inside the loop. So, it should be something rigid and wide, not a few pieces of webbing doubled over to make a lineman's loop on a saddle.

I understand what your saying. That being said, the lineman's loop on my saddle are really stiff. It would require a fall of incredible force to pull that through. In that event, the last thing you'd be worried about is the knot coming undone. You would have fallen straight down the tree in that application.

With that, I do like the figure 8 on a bite with girth hitch. Looks solid.
 
I put an eye splice in mine and girth hitch it to my saddle. If I need to use it for something other than a linesman (in an emergency, for example), I can quickly remove it from my saddle.
 
I put an eye splice in mine and girth hitch it to my saddle. If I need to use it for something other than a linesman (in an emergency, for example), I can quickly remove it from my saddle.

I considered this (splice or sewn). I have the 9mm Sterling C-IV. The figure 8 accomplishes the same thing without needing to modify the rope at all. I will probably go that route.
 
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