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    Prusik single-line loop method

    An internet search of "prusik" will return many results for the Prusik that is made with a loop, with said loop being wrapped in the 'standard' Prusik configuration around another cord or rope, with the free end attached to a carabiner or a cord/rope, etc.

    I was discussing the Blake hitch with a friend a few days ago, mentioning its advantage of being able to form an adjustable loop that is perfect for guy lines and other applications... no need for a separate loop as per the classic Prusik. Then it occurred to me that this trick could also be accomplished with a Prusik with a different approach to tying it. The big bonus with this is that you can tie it into the end of any knot-friendly cord without cutting another small cord for the Prusik loop. The overall result is also neater in appearance.

    Thinking that I couldn't have been the first person to realize this, sure enough after a fair amount of searching I was able to find this YT video that illustrates the two versions, the classic loop style and the single-line method.

    In any event, here is how it works and looks when tied with Lawson's Guywire. I used a simple overhand loop (follow-thru style) to secure the tag end, but any knot is fine:

    First pic shows the Prusik loosely tied... note the overhand (leaving it loose) which is the first step:



    Next, the Prusik is dressed and the tag end follows back thru the overhand knot, and everything is cinched/dressed:



    Close-up of finished Single-line Prusik:

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    Very cool! I was literally trying to rig something like this up yesterday, as I don’t like how a taught line hitch can be fussy and come loose/undone when packing/unpacking. Thanks for sharing.

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    That’s a good tip.

    In the past, I’ve used a Farrimond Hitch in that situation. It’s probably slightly better for this application by virtue of being easier to tie, but it’s essentially just a variation on a Prusik, and either one of these probably works perfectly well.

    Either way, thanks for the reminder. I’ve often used a truckers hitch when I need something for use with hardware-less guylines, but these are more easily adjustable, and I need to re-add these to my mental equipment!

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    Very similar to the taught line hitch but with an extra wrap.
    Never thought if the taught line being similar to a prussic but it sure is.
    You can make it slippery too if needed!

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    Prusik single-line loop method

    Gah! Time for me to finally use/learn taut line hitch. I’ve never used it, so I always forget about it.

    EDIT: Taut line can be made slippery, and still work, right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by commanderkeen View Post
    Gah! Time for me to finally use/learn taut line hitch. I’ve never used it, so I always forget about it.

    EDIT: Taut line can be made slippery, and still work, right?
    It can. It makes it hold a little less, so an extra wrap is sometimes needed.

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    That's sweet.

    I can see folks using this at the ground points dropping the fixed loop over a stake and tensioning with the prusik.
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    I'm glad somebody found it useful!

    I'll likely stick with Blake's hitch for my guy line adjustments, though there might be other situations where this type of Prusik is preferred.

    As mentioned, nice to have it in the "toolbox."
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    Quote Originally Posted by commanderkeen View Post
    Gah! Time for me to finally use/learn taut line hitch. I’ve never used it, so I always forget about it.

    EDIT: Taut line can be made slippery, and still work, right?
    Yes, but for me the slipped Midshipman's hitch works better... slight variation of tautline.
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    Several years ago I searched for a solution like this, but just couldn't find it so settled with Blake's Hitch. This is nice to know information. The pictures make it easy to follow.

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