How to tie rope to tower

wakedriver · Newbie Joined: 21 Feb 2004 Posts: 4 City: Chapel Hill

I am going by the theory that the only dumb question is the one not asked so:

Have a new MC with tower. Don't know how to fasten tow-rope to the white nylon "pully" on top of the tower. Realized this today when we took it out for its first pull. The tow-rope has a loop built into the end. Seemed that it would fly off when released if I just threw the loop over the pully (what do you call that thing anyway?) so I pulled the rope through the loop to make a loop that tightens when pulled. It stayed on just fine but seems to me that it must be off to one side just by the way the knot sits. Is there another way to do this? Too new at this to know what might matter and what might not.

WakeTech · Addict Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 949 City: Edmonton

Usually we do a double loop almost like wrapping it twice

DJew Jake · Posted: May 07, 2004 8:45 pm Post subject:

WT that is wrong the correct method is what WD did push the rope through the loop to make a self tightning "noose" that is what ropse were intended for

pooser · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 4738

ya you do a slip not type thing. you got the idea wakedriver

DJew Jake · Posted: May 08, 2004 3:08 pm Post subject:

Also if you dont like the person riding pull the rope when they jump Very Happy

ryin · Criminal Joined: 20 Feb 2004 Posts: 66 City: Granby, MA

i use a double loop(first pic), i thought i heard doing it like a slip not can wear out the rope.

WakeTech · Addict Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 949 City: Edmonton

ryin,

I agree with your way of thinking

DJew Jake · Posted: May 08, 2004 9:18 pm Post subject:

It doesnt wear out the rope espes spectra

ryin · Criminal Joined: 20 Feb 2004 Posts: 66 City: Granby, MA

ya i used to do it the slipknot way but not anymore.

DJew Jake · Posted: May 09, 2004 7:18 am Post subject:

I have been doing "slip knot" style on ropes that get used for 6 hours/day straight for 5 years and they dont break at the tow point....

ryin · Criminal Joined: 20 Feb 2004 Posts: 66 City: Granby, MA

can you guys see the pics? everytime i click on this thread i dont see the pics.

DJew Jake · Posted: May 09, 2004 6:50 pm Post subject:

You need to be logged in.

hyperlite40 · Newbie Joined: 09 May 2004 Posts: 21

i think the double loop is the easiest way thats what i always use, and yes i can see the pics.

pooser · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 4738

does that method work well when its not the last section of rope?

WakeTech · Addict Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 949 City: Edmonton

The Headless Chicken,

If you mean the double loop method, then yes I do it all the time.

hyperlite40 · Newbie Joined: 09 May 2004 Posts: 21

yeah it works great on any section never comes off

MaddogMoney · Newbie Joined: 12 Apr 2004 Posts: 41 City: Dallas

colefooter · Posted: May 11, 2004 3:45 pm Post subject:

go with ryin's way it makes more sense

MaddogMoney · Newbie Joined: 12 Apr 2004 Posts: 41 City: Dallas

For what it's worth:

A college friend of mine was a nationaly ranked slalom skier in the late '90's as well as spending 3 summers on a waterski trick team. He skied behind my boat on several occaisions and always used the "slip knot" method.

I don't see any reason why the other method won't work, but I'm gonna stick with the one that's worked for me and everyone else I know.

WakeTech · Addict Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 949 City: Edmonton

Quick question...

If the knob on the tower is too big to double loop or slipknot, can you just put the loop on the tower (without using the above methods) or will the rope be damaged ?

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

Some people do slip knot others do double loop. You can really do either. I use double loop because whether or not it makes a difference the stress from the pull is spread out over the rope evenly rather than directed at one part. I'm sure the rope can handle it but why subject it to that stress if theres just an easy way that works just as well?

pooser · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 4738

WakeTech, how can it be to big for a slip knot you can make it as big as you want.

WakeTech · Addict Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 949 City: Edmonton

I tried the slip knot and it seems to be wrecking the plastic length markers, guess I should have stated that earlier Confused

roundbaywakeboard · Posted: Jun 25, 2004 11:11 pm Post subject:

we just have a guy sit in the back of my boat who holds onto the rope...we keep it real

roundbaywakeboard · Posted: Jun 25, 2004 11:13 pm Post subject:

BOOYA!

SupraDrifter69 · Criminal Joined: 28 Jun 2004 Posts: 83 City: Miami Beach

I pray to god ur joking lol that would be fun tho just yank the rope while hes in the air lmao

Mike.H · Posted: Jun 29, 2004 4:38 pm Post subject:

good pics ryin, those help me alot

lcap · Ladies Man Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Posts: 10973 City: Homeless

Water Skiers use the slip knot. After a pass through the course you can quickly shorten the rope. Its fast, easy and has worked for decades.