Re: Need help with a tire swing

On Thu, 27 Nov 2003 17:26:35 GMT, "Jack Rogers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>I know this is probably a simple issue for you folks, but it is a problem
>for me.  We are going to put up a rope or tire swing for the kids.  I have
>no way of getting into the tree (I have an adult form of muscular dystrophy,
>which has caused weakness in my legs).  I can get the rope over the limb
>easy enough by using a fishing rod to cast over the limb, tie the fishing
>line to the rope, then pulling the rope over the limb.  I plan to wrap the
>rope around the limb 2-3 times to protect the tree.  My dilema is that I
>need a knot which I can tie at ground level, that will slip upwards to the
>tree limb when I pull one of the dangling ropes.  I know this will be a
>little tricky as the rope coiled around the limb will have to move for this
>to occur.  Hopefully, all will be loose enough for this to occur.
>
>Any help or other ideas would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>Jack Rogers
>

The problem you will have is the 2 or 3 loops around the limb.
If just using one loop a simple slip knot will slide up the lenght
and tighten as tension is applied. Be warned... if you use this and there is a lot of
weight, the know will never be untied!
I hope this helps.





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