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Hex cord length and knots

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 Firestarter 11 Apr 2014
About to put cord on some hexes - am I right in thinking double fishermans is the right knot? How long roughly should the cord be? Cheers.
 Brass Nipples 11 Apr 2014
In reply to Firestarter:

I have mine at about a half metre length when you pull the cord tight. So about 1.2 metres of cord. Double up when clipped on harness. Fishermans and tie knot inside hex.
OP Firestarter 11 Apr 2014
In reply to Orgsm:

Nice one, thanks.
 Ffion Blethyn 11 Apr 2014
In reply to Firestarter:

http://www.needlesports.com/Catalogue/Rock-Climbing-Equipment/Cord-Tape/Nut...

Others shops and brands are available, might be a useful starting point.
 Bob 11 Apr 2014
In reply to Firestarter:

Double fisherman's for the knot. I like the resulting loop to be about the same length as standard wires, this prevents the "cow bell effect" and also stops them clanking around your knees. Just use a QuickDraw to extend them as per a normal wire.
OP Firestarter 11 Apr 2014
In reply to Ffion Blethyn:

That's really helpful - thanks a lot!
 Ffion Blethyn 11 Apr 2014
In reply to Firestarter:

No problem.

Might be worth using a triple fisherman's if making a knot in spectra/dyneema.
OP Firestarter 11 Apr 2014
In reply to Bob:

Cheers. Was wondering about 50cm of cord hanging off my harness. I think I might try somewhere between the two - trial and error I guess.
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