First, let me start by saying that this isn't a tutorial - it's just a "check out what I did and how I did it" post. I've been using UCR's instead of Whoopie Slings (weight savings). As many of you know there can be some issues with UCR's (primarily slippage). Yes, even with using a taut-line hitch to keep things tight I still slipped (once). That was enough for me to come up with an alternative. Enter a Klemheist knot and some 1/16th inch shock cord.
You’ll need:
5″-6″ of 1.0mm braided fishing line
5″ of 1/16th inch shock cord
Using the 1.0mm braided fishing line or whatever line you’d like, tie a finished loop approximately 2″-3″ in diameter. I used braided line because it’s super lightweight, very inexpensive, grabs the Amsteel well and can be used for a host of other things. Tie the loop around the Amsteel with a Klemheist knot. You can use a prusik knot if you'd like but the Klemheist is a one-directional knot and will require less fiddling than a prusik (two-directional) knot.
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Next, pass the 1/16th inch shock cord through the tag end of the Amsteel an inch or two beyond the bury.
Tie the shock cord to the Klemheist knot and pull tight. You’re done!
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Ensuring that the bury remains taught is the key to keeping a UCR from slipping. The pressure from the shock cord should keep the needed pressure on the bury to prevent slippage.
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