The right cord for the job...

[Ben Lad]

Having a look through the new knot directory (spot on resource chaps pat on the back) I came across the helical.

 

This reminded me about a pal who uses it but was asked to find a prussic cord other than silverstreak to tie his helical because it wasn't rated high enough for use as a split tail. Or tie a closed friction hitch.

 

I am bringing this up because i wonder how many of us are not totally clear on what the recommendations are for the cord we use in different applications.

 

Helical - Knots Guide | Arbtalk.co.uk

 

this link takes you to the Helical knot page... there is a couple of comments from myself and nigel...

 

Any more tech info?

any one else not totally up to date?

 

Thanks y'all

[Steve Bullman]

well highlighted.......we're looking in to this

[Ben Lad]

Thanks Steve, looking fwd to a bit of education

[Steve Bullman]

Just got off the phone with Chris Cooper-abbs, and should hopefully get some stuff sent through in the next day or so to clarify things.

[Peter]

There aren't many 8 mm cords strong enough to use as a single tail hitch cord.

 

Possibly that black liros doublebraid?

[Ben Lad]

Hi steve did chris cooper come back with anything on this?

[Ben Lad]

Hi Steve,

Did yer man ever get back to you with info?