![]() ![]() When the ladder is completed and attached at the top, don’t forget to tie it off at the bottom, which will measurably increase stability and the ease of climbing. For a long ladder that needs to be prepared before attaching it to the top anchor points, construct the ladder on the ground. For a shorter ladder, you can attach the ropes to their anchor point and tie on the rungs vertically. When tying on the rungs, start at the top of the ladder. ![]() Then, give the rope on either side of the rungs a good pull to tighten the hitch back up. It’s easy to adjust the position of the rungs by loosening the Marlin Spike Hitches and moving them with the short spars up and down on each side until the desired distance between the rungs is achieved and they are nicely horizontal and perpendicular to the ropes. Preparing the Marlin Spike Hitch Inserting the Ladder Rung Tying the Marlin Spike Hitch in this manner assures you will have the part of the hitch with the knot under the ladder rung.ĭepending on the diameter of the short spars, to space the ladder rungs about a foot apart, make the next overhand loop about 15 inches away from the previous rung. In the process of making a rope ladder, after pulling the standing part through, stick the ladder rung inside the new loop you just formed. The method applied here is very similar to tying the old fashioned Slip Knot where you make an overhand loop, reach through underneath, grab the standing part of the rope and pull it through. The ladder used the other way round can result in the rungs slipping as the weight goes on to them.” Simple Slip Knot As John Thurman explains in Pioneering Principals, “The vital thing to remember is that the knotted part of the hitch must be under each ladder rung so that when a weight is put on the rung the knot will work in support. To easily and effectively attach the rungs to the ropes, a Marlin Spike Hitch, also known as a lever hitch can be used. If you're asking if a marlin spike is useful to separate strands of 7/64th inch amsteel, then I would say that is super overkill.The kind of rope ladder referred to here is constructed using two lengths of rope and short spars (3′ x 2″ are ideal) to serve as ladder rungs. But if you're asking if 7/64th inch amsteel blue is too small for a marlin spike to loosen a very tight knot, then MY answer is, "Yeah, probably." That tapered nose just won't get into a very tightly bound knot of 7/64th inch amsteel, despite the line's slippery nature. Of course, hammock lines come in different materials, too. It tapers down to a smooth nose, not a sharp point. The tapered point is designed so that it doesn't cut line. The one we have is smaller than the one above. Marlin spikes (THE TOOL, folks) come in different sizes. (In the best nautical 'get-er-done' tradition, BTW!) And, very easily done and un-done as you work.Īnd, used to attach some hammock suspensions to tree straps.:)Īs others have already mentioned, a lot of folks use improvised (bent wire) or adapted (sewing loop turners, darning needles) tools for working with smaller line. ![]() Saves wear and tear on the hands, and lets you apply serious force. Traditionally, the marlinspike hitch uses the marlinspike as a 'handle' when pulling on thinner line and cord - whipping and serving, for example, or even pulling on heavy hand stitching. Marlinspikes are used for opening up laid rope and cable, and you are correct- usually larger ropes and cables. ![]() I know they are for rigging a sail and other lines on a boat, this may mean the intended use is for heavier line. Are hammock lines too thin for the use of a marlin spike? ![]()
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