Trick for Tying knots when stringing poly/co poly strings

brownbearfalling · 08-01-2012, 11:09 PM

I made a video of a little trick I made up from stringing countless polyester jobs over the years. I hope it helps:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKQZChDJbXQ&feature=plcp

schap02 · 08-02-2012, 07:35 AM

Handy.
I would like to think most stringers can handle this without bending the string but then again, I'm all for whatever helps people.

wperry42 · 01-24-2013, 12:26 PM

As a beginner, I appreciate the video. Just finished my first hybrid and the poly did not tie easy, looking for short cuts. No need to scoff at people who enjoy the sport but are just learning.

Irvin · 01-24-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by wperry42

As a beginner, I appreciate the video. Just finished my first hybrid and the poly did not tie easy, looking for short cuts. No need to scoff at people who enjoy the sport but are just learning.

I'm with you good or bad I like to see fresh ideas whether I am going to use them or not. Thanks for the video Brownbearfalling.

diredesire · 01-24-2013, 03:34 PM

Hey! I know this guy. I prefer a straight threading, I think this would actually be less maneuverable/manageable on extremely tight working quarters, but that's just me. Always good to see little 'tricks' like this that may be obvious to some, you can always adapt them for your own uses.

Also, I think you might be a little off on your length estimations, KQ. That was a little short for an inch

P.S. Nice machine.

Lakers4Life · 01-24-2013, 05:35 PM

+1 I agree with DD. I usually tie a Parnell knot so it would be tricky to get in the second time around. It's much easier to push a straight string from the bottom.

Instead of a bend why not just a hook? It's a nifty trick but not extremely impressive.

v-verb · 03-15-2013, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brownbearfalling

I made a video of a little trick I made up from stringing countless polyester jobs over the years. I hope it helps:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKQZChDJbXQ&feature=plcp

Thanks! It should help a bit.

Question - how do you make tight knots with poly? I had a hell of a time last night tying Spiky Shark

Thanks!

diredesire · 03-16-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by v-verb

Thanks! It should help a bit.

Question - how do you make tight knots with poly? I had a hell of a time last night tying Spiky Shark

Thanks!

It's not too different from any other knot. If you're having trouble cinching it up, you probably need to do more "rocking" to get slack out. Pull away from you, and then back towards you. Repeat a few times to wiggle slack out.

I also like pulling very planar with the frame in the last cinch (pull very low to the frame, away from the frame)

08-01-2012, 11:09 PM	#1
brownbearfalling Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: WA Posts: 1,784	Trick for Tying knots when stringing poly/co poly strings I made a video of a little trick I made up from stringing countless polyester jobs over the years. I hope it helps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKQZChDJbXQ&feature=plcp __________________ Wilson 2011 blx 95 18x20- polystar energy 18g @50lbs

08-02-2012, 07:35 AM	#2
schap02 Semi-Pro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: City Posts: 696	Handy. I would like to think most stringers can handle this without bending the string but then again, I'm all for whatever helps people. __________________ Prince 6000 - IG Prestige MP

01-24-2013, 12:26 PM	#3
wperry42 New User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Paris, Maine Posts: 6	good tip As a beginner, I appreciate the video. Just finished my first hybrid and the poly did not tie easy, looking for short cuts. No need to scoff at people who enjoy the sport but are just learning.

01-24-2013, 03:34 PM	#5
diredesire Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,935	Hey! I know this guy. I prefer a straight threading, I think this would actually be less maneuverable/manageable on extremely tight working quarters, but that's just me. Always good to see little 'tricks' like this that may be obvious to some, you can always adapt them for your own uses. Also, I think you might be a little off on your length estimations, KQ. That was a little short for an inch P.S. Nice machine. __________________ 2x Babolat Pure Storm Tour +s // Gamma 5800 ELS (2pt) Help me on my quest to clean-up the boards, report abusive posts!

01-24-2013, 05:35 PM	#6
Lakers4Life Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Laker Land Posts: 3,638	+1 I agree with DD. I usually tie a Parnell knot so it would be tricky to get in the second time around. It's much easier to push a straight string from the bottom. Instead of a bend why not just a hook? It's a nifty trick but not extremely impressive. __________________ Machines: Gamma 6004 2-point w/ Wise 2086 & Babolat Sensor Dual