Useful Knots for Slacklining
Setting up a slackline quickly and safely requires you to know some basic knots. A neatly tied knot is stronger than a sloppy one, and often easier to unite after being under high tension. The links listed below will show you how to tie various knots with photo instructions and discuss their typical uses in slacklining.
Knots Using Webbing
These tutorials show how to tie various knots using tutular nylon webbing. Most knots that are commonly tied with rope or cordalette can also be tied in flat webbing. When using webbing, a little extra care needs to be taken to make sure that the material is flat and neat in the knot. These tutorials go over those little extra steps!
- Girth Hitch
- Slip Knot
- Overhand On A Bight
- Double Overhand On A Bight
- Water Knot (AKA: Ring Bend)
Knots Using Rope
These tutorials show how to tie various knots using rope or cordalette.
- Lanyard Hitch (AKA: Cow Hitch, Lark's Head)
- Clove Hitch
- Slip Knot
- Overhand On A Bight
- Double Overhand On A Bight
- Prusik Knot
- Klemheist Knot