Shoutout to the old-timer who showed me a knot that actually holds

I was struggling with my lines coming loose every dive, which was driving me crazy. He taught me this simple hitch, and now my gear stays put, no problem.

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michael_king747mo ago

Old knots fail under real pressure though. Seen too many slip when it counts.

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henrym147mo ago

Watched a trucker's hitch completely let go last month... was tying down a canoe and the whole thing just zipped loose like it was on ice. Totally ruined the tailgate. Scary how much trust we put in rope that can just... give up.

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allen.mary7mo ago

Totally get that, had a basic bowline slip on me halfway up a climb once. Scary stuff.

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