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Mar 13, Well you could tie a loop into the end of the line using a Bowline knot(rabit comes out of the hole, over the log, around the tree, back over the log and back down the hole). This not can usually be undone fairly easilly, even if strained(bend thetree back over the log, and slid the rabbits path around the tree up and over to loosen). Attach Device to Tree Trunk Lowering device or pulley to tree. Attach Rope to Object Reliable attachment to carabiner.

Backup Knot Add to other knots for safety. Belay Knots Knot for controlled descent (or ascent) Coil Rope to Prevent Tangle Gasket Coil. Joining Two Ropes Reliable join which is easy to undo Join two ropes – compact, neat knot. Jul 23, Make the knot and work it snugly against the branch, start cutting and when the branch begins to fall the lasso part of the knot will get tight against the wood and shouldn’t slip.

The heavier the branch the tighter it cinches! This same knot is used to fell a tree.

First loop the rope around the tree, then make the running bowline shrubpruning.bars: 6. May 06, Learn to tie a running bowline (to attach to the tree being pulled), and a bowline (to attach to the winch).

Both are easy to tie and untie after being loaded. Bowline-on-a-bight would be another good one for when you need a mid-line knot. Constrictor Knot Tying Instructions. Starting in front of the objects, make one wrap from right to left around the object (s) to be bound and cross over in the front. Wrap around the object again. Feed the working end back under the two wraps making sure you first cross over the standing line.

Pull both ends to tighten up the knot.