Taut-line hitch

The Topsegelschotstek forms a loop, which can be moved freely and ( train ) not tightens under load and remains mobile.

Name and history

The Topsegelschotstek served on old sailing ships to fasten the sheet on the top sail, hence the name. As tent tensioners he is also known as humps nodes.

Application

The Topsegelschotstek forming an adjustable loop that is fixed under train. It was formerly used for attaching the pods on free-flying Gaffeltopsegel. Today it is used for example for tensioning guy lines and circus tents. In construction, it is used for clamping at linen chosen stakes.

Tie

The rope is wrapped around a pole. Then a Stopperstek is linked to the fixed end with the loose end. Curious is the rope by the node is pushed against the direction of pull.

Alternatives

  • Light tents are excited with the tent tensioners.
  • Large loads are secured with a half Rundtörn with two half hitches.
  • Double traction is achieved with the rope tensioner.
  • The Blake node with another similar knotting ( winding ) technique

Modifications

  • If instead of a Stoppersteks Webeleinenstek to the fixed end attached, creates the Gordingstek.
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