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Connellsville, Pa

Whats the most used knot to tie when using the lifter. Was never a good knot tier so I thought I would practice up a bit on it.

9/20/2012 7:57:49 AM

Annapolis Valley Nova Scotia

A simple reef knot, fast to tie, easy to undo.

9/20/2012 8:04:08 AM

Hamburg, NY

Any slip proof knot will do. Know what you're doing!

9/20/2012 8:23:46 AM

Germany

So far, I´m happy with the "shotstek"...no idea what the english name of this knot is. Haven´t had a pumpkin fall off the lifter and haven´t had a knot I couldn´t open easily after lifting.

9/20/2012 8:37:42 AM

The North Coast

I prefer a friction hitch like a blake's hitch. These knots are easily adjusted and tightened but may back back off on you. To eliminate this possibility I back it up with a small "pull to release" style knot. With the friction hitch backed up it is not going anywhere. To release the knots just remove the back up and slide open the friction hitch. There is no hard work to get a really tight knot loose at the bottom of the pumpkin. Good luck

9/20/2012 8:54:37 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

I used to put a lot of thought into knots but now I just use a plain old double knot. I tied every pumpkin at roba farms like that last week. It ain't going nowhere and the rope used in lifters is perfectly easy to untie no matter how tight it gets under the weight.

9/20/2012 9:32:59 AM

i havent tied any knots in years

9/20/2012 11:18:31 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

Ratchet strap Don?

9/20/2012 5:25:51 PM

rope with loop on one end. pull rope thru loop end and tuck between 2-3 straps and the pumpkin you can pull tighter than most knots.

9/20/2012 5:42:44 PM

Rapid City, SD

we don't use any knots....tuck end under and pick er up.....no worries

9/20/2012 7:59:52 PM

sparks, NV

love the wiz's answer

9/21/2012 12:21:08 AM