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The Poi Spinning Undead
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Location: Austin, Texas, United States, USA
The Poi Spinning Undead
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Location: Austin, Texas, United States, USA
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I have a long, fairly soft rope that is about the size of my pinky finger in thickness. It is about 75 feet long so I will need to cut it. How long should the rope dart be? Also, how should I go about making the head? I'm not sure if I should attach something to the rope or tie the end into an elaborate knot. I don't currently use a rope dart nor do I have any experience with one so this will be a non fire, practice one. I'm eager to learn so any and all help will be very much appreciated.
I have a long, fairly soft rope that is about the size of my pinky finger in thickness. It is about 75 feet long so I will need to cut it. How long should the rope dart be? Also, how should I go about making the head? I'm not sure if I should attach something to the rope or tie the end into an elaborate knot. I don't currently use a rope dart nor do I have any experience with one so this will be a non fire, practice one. I'm eager to learn so any and all help will be very much appreciated.
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The Poi Spinning Undead
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Location: Austin, Texas, United States, USA
The Poi Spinning Undead
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Location: Austin, Texas, United States, USA
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After a little bit of googling, I've come to the conclusion that a monkey fist knot would probably be best for the head. At what length should I cut the rope to before attempting the knot? How much should a rope dart's head weigh?
After a little bit of googling, I've come to the conclusion that a monkey fist knot would probably be best for the head. At what length should I cut the rope to before attempting the knot? How much should a rope dart's head weigh?
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Location: maryville tennessee, USA
not a stranger
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Location: maryville tennessee, USA
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ok, soo ive been looking at different rope darts to see how long they are and almost everyone i have seen has been around 12 foot from knot head to tail. so what i wouold do is get on youtube and learn to tie a monkey fist knot(unless you already know how) before u cut the rope cause i cant remember how many feet it take to make the knot. hope this help alittle and good look
ok, soo ive been looking at different rope darts to see how long they are and almost everyone i have seen has been around 12 foot from knot head to tail. so what i wouold do is get on youtube and learn to tie a monkey fist knot(unless you already know how) before u cut the rope cause i cant remember how many feet it take to make the knot. hope this help alittle and good look
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Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Posted:
A three-bight monkeyfist of 1/2" line tied around a knot in the rope can take up almost 6 feet. Probably you'll want narrower rope than that; using 1/4" line I'd expect it to take 3-4 feet, but leave a little extra until you're done.
A three-bight monkeyfist of 1/2" line tied around a knot in the rope can take up almost 6 feet. Probably you'll want narrower rope than that; using 1/4" line I'd expect it to take 3-4 feet, but leave a little extra until you're done.
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Location: Scotland
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Location: Scotland
Posted:
for actual length of the rope (not including the head) I'd recommend about 3m to start off with if you're a beginner, once you are comfortable with that length and have mastered a range of techniques you can move up to longer ropedarts. Longer ropes allow you to do more complicated and impressive moves but the excess rope is difficult to manage as a beginner and gets in the way. My ropedart is 5m long at full length but it took quite a bit of practice to get to that stage. good luck
for actual length of the rope (not including the head) I'd recommend about 3m to start off with if you're a beginner, once you are comfortable with that length and have mastered a range of techniques you can move up to longer ropedarts. Longer ropes allow you to do more complicated and impressive moves but the excess rope is difficult to manage as a beginner and gets in the way. My ropedart is 5m long at full length but it took quite a bit of practice to get to that stage. good luck
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The Poi Spinning Undead
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Location: Austin, Texas, United States, USA
The Poi Spinning Undead
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Location: Austin, Texas, United States, USA
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Thanks for the help everyone. I ended up cutting the rope beforehand because trying to tie a monkey fist with a 75 foot long rope was hell. I finally got the knot though. Its a 3 bight and feels like a good weight. I debated on putting something in there for more weight but I'm glad I didn't. The rope dart is about 17 feet long right now so next I'm going to cut it to about 12 feet and tie a 1 or 2 bight monkey fist for the handle. Monkey fists are annoying as hell to tie! Just had to get that out there. I thought about making a meteor too but I really don't want to tie those knots again for awhile.
Thanks for the help everyone. I ended up cutting the rope beforehand because trying to tie a monkey fist with a 75 foot long rope was hell. I finally got the knot though. Its a 3 bight and feels like a good weight. I debated on putting something in there for more weight but I'm glad I didn't. The rope dart is about 17 feet long right now so next I'm going to cut it to about 12 feet and tie a 1 or 2 bight monkey fist for the handle. Monkey fists are annoying as hell to tie! Just had to get that out there. I thought about making a meteor too but I really don't want to tie those knots again for awhile.
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