Any tips on knotting a 400’ line in 10’ increments?

[kathydee]

This is the first time we have reels in our hands. It’s for a local project & locals will mentor us.

We need to prep the gear, but the knotting task looks pretty daunting. Surely you all have some tips to make it easier?

Really appreciate the advice!

Thanks !

 

[M_Bipartitus]

I ran across this one time, it seems like a practical method.

YouTube - Knotting Guideline for Cave Diving Exploration

 

[kathydee]

I ran across this one time, it seems like a practical method.

YouTube - Knotting Guideline for Cave Diving Exploration

Thanks! That makes life easy :cool2:!



Is 9'8" per section (to allow for stretch when wet) a standard for all lines?

 

[Jim Lapenta]

Thanks for that link!

 

[boulderjohn]

Where was this thread yesterday when I needed it?

 

[PfcAJ]

Thanks! That makes life easy :cool2:!



Is 9'8" per section (to allow for stretch when wet) a standard for all lines?

Probably not, but anything surveyed with knotted line isn't all that accurate, anyway. Tie a bit in true 10' intervals dry, then soak it, stretch it, and measure it with a tape.

If you want to do real accurate survey, get a survey tape. At a minimum, try to close your loops so you can adjust for error.

 

[The Kraken]

Yes, use a tape measure.

the k

 

[rjack321]

Is 9'8" per section (to allow for stretch when wet) a standard for all lines?

Depends on how tight you pull on it

 

[Scott L]

Looks like too much effort in the name of fun...

 

[kathydee]

Looks like too much effort in the name of fun...

Humm, the effort looks like part of the fun! .