How do you tie a rope to a pylon?

[sewerrat]

I know, dumb question.
Never been in scouts and tying my shoe is about the extent of my knot tying abilities.

Just bought my first boat (Four Winns fish n ski) and it has a ski pylon. What is the best way to attach the rope to the pylon?

Thanks

 

[pinecrestwoods]

Re: How do you tie a rope to a pylon?

I generally like to say, "Very carefully" to those kinds of questions. Makes me smile, anyway. I can't answer that question and sound intelligent ("wrap the thing around the thing, pull it through, turn it over, flip it around, do the hokey pokey"). I know that's a smart***** answer.... I hope it at least amuses you a little. Someone should give you a useful answer.

 

[salty87]

Re: How do you tie a rope to a pylon?

there should be a loop in the end of the rope. run the line thru the loop and slide your newly created loop over the pylon. it should cinch up when pulling on the handle of the rope.

 

[sewerrat]

Re: How do you tie a rope to a pylon?

there should be a loop in the end of the rope. run the line thru the loop and slide your newly created loop over the pylon. it should cinch up when pulling on the handle of the rope.

Thanks. This actually made sense!

 

[sewerrat]

Re: How do you tie a rope to a pylon?

I generally like to say, "Very carefully" to those kinds of questions. Makes me smile, anyway. I can't answer that question and sound intelligent ("wrap the thing around the thing, pull it through, turn it over, flip it around, do the hokey pokey"). I know that's a smart***** answer.... I hope it at least amuses you a little. Someone should give you a useful answer.

I tried "very carefully" and it didn't work. I'm so bad with strings/ropes my kids don't let me tie their shoes, remove their pony tail holders, etc etc

 

[jay_merrill]

Re: How do you tie a rope to a pylon?

A pair of half hitches over the post usually works. If you want a little additional insurance, take the bitter end and put two more around the line, where it meets the post.

 

[pinecrestwoods]

Re: How do you tie a rope to a pylon?

I tried "very carefully" and it didn't work. I'm so bad with strings/ropes my kids don't let me tie their shoes, remove their pony tail holders, etc etc

I hear ya- I am not allowed to even comb my girls' hair.... I just can't do it. I get the comb stuck and make more tangles than when I started!

And yes, a ski/tow rope should just have a loop in it that you put through the metal ring on your pylon and grab on the hook.

Have fun!

 

[Boss Hawg]

Re: How do you tie a rope to a pylon?

Real easy & secure - http://www.thefishermans-tips.com/knots.html

 

[P 0 P E Y E]

Re: How do you tie a rope to a pylon?

I inserted my FOOT in Mouth Post....yum yum

 

[ovrrdrive]

Re: How do you tie a rope to a pylon?

I've always heard that unless steady tension is kept on a bowline it can untie itself. That's not the best knot to moore the boat with. I use the loop in the end of the rope as mentioned above myself and have never had a problem.

 

[salty87]

Re: How do you tie a rope to a pylon?

We call it line.

We call it a pile or piling.

A bowline is a way of making a loop in a line.

Sorry to break out terminology on you.

nobody was talking about piles or pilings, the loop is already in the ski rope...we don't know anyone that calls it a ski line.

thanks though

it has a ski pylon. What is the best way to attach the rope to the pylon?

Thanks

 

[P 0 P E Y E]

Re: How do you tie a rope to a pylon?

nobody was talking about piles or pilings, the loop is already in the ski rope...we don't know anyone that calls it a ski line.

thanks though

I stand corrected. Escuse me please and thank you. MY bad

 

[CaptNCamille]

Re: How do you tie a rope to a pylon?

Here's a great site for learning how to tie the knots you will need.

http://www.animatedknots.com/indexboating.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

 

[skargo]

Re: How do you tie a rope to a pylon?

Here's a great site for learning how to tie the knots you will need.

http://www.animatedknots.com/indexboating.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

x2 that is an awesome site and has helped me immensely.

 

[Boss Hawg]

Re: How do you tie a rope to a pylon?

We call it line.

We call it a pile or piling.

A bowline is a way of making a loop in a line.

Sorry to break out terminology on you.

Thats OK-- you really did'nt

 

[P 0 P E Y E]

Re: How do you tie a rope to a pylon?

I Yam what I yam

I was,,,,,wrong

 

[DevonS]

Re: How do you tie a rope to a pylon?

Geez... talk about resurecting a dead thread. So, to be clear, I'm just basically tying the rope on to the top of this thing? I don't have any rings or holes or anything at the top of the pole. It looks kinda like this one, only much older.

 

[rbh]

Re: How do you tie a rope to a pylon?

A clove hitch then a half hitch to lock it down, clove hitches are adjustable.