I have been trying this new setup of ashaway 18 gauge kevlar strings, hybrid with CF. They haven't lasted very long because the knotts on the kevlar strings keep slipping on me. I have tried the parnell knott, the double half hitch, I don't know what else to do. Can someone please help.
HELP 18 gauge kevlar strings knott slippage
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NoobWannabe
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well my ashaway 18g kevlar main knots slip after a few days of hitting too, no matter what knot i tried double half hitch, parnell, tripple half hitch or double parnell's anyone got any idea?
Do the knots slip through the tie-off hole, or do they just come undone?
If they slip through the grommets you need new grommets, or you need to tie bulkier knots.
I've never had a problem with kevlar knots comming undone. Since kevlar is more like thread than other strings I find the knots hold easier
If they slip through the grommets you need new grommets, or you need to tie bulkier knots.
I've never had a problem with kevlar knots comming undone. Since kevlar is more like thread than other strings I find the knots hold easier
diredesire
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They just suck into the frame, correct? I don't think they are coming undone. I've strung the 18g before and it's a pain in the butt.
You can try what is called a "Deadman's" knot. This is where you take a piece of scrap string and "seat" it under your knot(s).
If i were you I'd take a small piece of poly or syn gut, and slip it in between the two legs of string right beneath your knot. (Insert it before you cinch up your first knot tie). This will help create a "seat" for your knot, and helps prevent sucking into the frame. However, the grommets will tend to get a little mashed using this technique.
You can try what is called a "Deadman's" knot. This is where you take a piece of scrap string and "seat" it under your knot(s).
If i were you I'd take a small piece of poly or syn gut, and slip it in between the two legs of string right beneath your knot. (Insert it before you cinch up your first knot tie). This will help create a "seat" for your knot, and helps prevent sucking into the frame. However, the grommets will tend to get a little mashed using this technique.
NoobWannabe
Rookie
hey that's what i was thinking haha good idea!
Yeah they slip through the grommets
Yeah they slip through the grommets
