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There's no doubt the Trucker's Knot is one of the most popular knots on the planet. Its a great knot to create a 2 to 1 purchase on rope resulting in tension which could be applied to all kinds of tie down needs. This knot however does have its problems and is called as many names as different ways to tie it. Wagoner's Hitch, Truckies Knot, Haymaker's Hitch, Lorry Knot just to name a few. Many people around the world struggle to grasp the various different ways it can be tied and more so than not, tie it incorrectly making for a very dangerous load on the highway. Not anymore, there's now a product that makes tying a Trucker's Knot easy.
TiteTie Cargo Control Tools have invented a unique tie down product called the TiteTie Universal Tie Down Tool. This product takes all the guess work out of tying the Trucker's Knot, plus some very powerful added benefits like using less rope, works on wet rope, works with any size rope, works with nylon ropes, and doesn't need to be tied off.
The TiteTie Universal Tie Down Tool is made from heat treated steel and is rated for 1985lbs so its suitable to use with any rope strength and all your effort. Its very easy to use and takes a split second to un-clip and remove from the rope. See below a photo step-by-step guide of just how simple it is to use.
The TiteTie Universal Tie Down Tool is available from selected Home Depot stores and online at
http://www.titetie.com Also visit http://www.titetie.com.au for more information and video instructions.
TiteTie Cargo Control Tools have invented a unique tie down product called the TiteTie Universal Tie Down Tool. This product takes all the guess work out of tying the Trucker's Knot, plus some very powerful added benefits like using less rope, works on wet rope, works with any size rope, works with nylon ropes, and doesn't need to be tied off.
The TiteTie Universal Tie Down Tool is made from heat treated steel and is rated for 1985lbs so its suitable to use with any rope strength and all your effort. Its very easy to use and takes a split second to un-clip and remove from the rope. See below a photo step-by-step guide of just how simple it is to use.
The TiteTie Universal Tie Down Tool is available from selected Home Depot stores and online at
http://www.titetie.com Also visit http://www.titetie.com.au for more information and video instructions.
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Stack both pieces together and hook the TiteTie on the rope.
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nice attempt at recreating the TiteTie, your almost there.
Here's the actual TiteTie plans if you would like to make yourself a set. You need to use spring steel otherwise they will stay bent. But take it from me, I have handmade about 50 TiteTies and its not easy. Personally, I think it would be easier to just buy the real thing
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Chris Howard
TiteTie inventor
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The Nite ize Figure 9 Rope Tensioner (first picture, below) works just like the one pictured above. Here is a linkto a video showing how to use it.
The other gimmick is the Homax Rope Cinch (second picture). This one requires a loop in the rope or attach to an eyelet somewhere.
The problem with the trucker's hitch is knowing or remembering how to tie it. The problem with the gimmicks is that you have to remember where you last put it down. And if you are knot challenged in the first place, the gimmicks are not going to be much relief. My family, for example, cannot do knots or the gimmicks. They like to kayak so I have cut non-stretch rope, tied bowline loops, and tied brass snap clips to the ends of each tie rope. Each line can only go on one way. The clips snap onto the kayak at one end and into the loops at the other. The weak link is the connection at the kayak so you have to be a little careful. That's why everything is precut to length.