Tips on Knotted Line?

grinder · Mon Sep 15, 08 2:43 pm **Tips on Knotted Line?**

Akkk!

I ended up with a knot in one of my farily new control lines this weekend at Floras. I didn't catch it until I had actually ridden on it and pulled it up tight. Before I try to play with it, I am wondering if there are any tips or practices anyone could advise? Is it best to just leave it? Replace it? or try to open it up?

Thanks,

Scot

alien · Since 01 Aug 2006 114 Posts Portland Stoked

Definitely try to un-knot it. A knot will make your line much more prone to breaking-- not good/safe.

I have had decent luck using a tiny eyeglasses screwdriver to get into the knot, if you can manage to loosen it up just a bit it will become pretty easy to untie.

Good luck.

jbruxer · Since 24 Jul 2005 398 Posts Beaverton, OR Obsessed

My advice would be to just leave it, especially since you said the lines were fairly new. The last thing you would want to have is a new set of lines except for 1/4 inch where you frayed things when trying to get a knot out.

....okay, if you decide to remove it, I would use a needle and try not to pick at it too much. Good luck. Wink

Blue · Since 03 Jul 2007 469 Posts I used to be Obsessed

Get the knot wet, put in on a firm surface, and slam hard with rubber hammer. It took me about 5 minutes to undo one knot.

NateDogg · Mon Sep 15, 08 3:16 pm

jbruxer · Since 24 Jul 2005 398 Posts Beaverton, OR Obsessed

mschulz · Since 29 May 2007 530 Posts Reno, NV Addicted

I wet the line and then use the needle approach. I think either way you look at it, hammering it or using a needle probably isn't good for your line, but it is better than the knot.

jack · Since 12 Mar 2006 211 Posts Stoked

chew on it for a few minutes and it will come right out.... never fails

jack · Since 12 Mar 2006 211 Posts Stoked

also i could be wrong but i am under the impression that a line with a knot is substantially weakened thus leaving it is not a good option?

Sol-flyer · Mon Sep 15, 08 4:39 pm

the line strength is reduced by half if you have a knot.
You need to suck on it,....something about saliva, Then bite on it....gently, And as it gets loose you can WORK IT!.....slip right in and get that knot Cool

Spike · Since 13 May 2007 1414 Posts Alameda Spelling Expert

Nak · Mon Sep 15, 08 5:37 pm

mobettah · Since 13 Mar 2007 18 Posts Pickering, Ontario

grinder · Mon Sep 15, 08 7:16 pm **Thanks!**

You guys are awesome! Thanks for the many replies and tips. I went for the suck-n-chew and was shocked how fast the knot gave up. Line looks fine too.

Thanks for the help!

Scot

homerun · Since 12 Jul 2008 22 Posts

I started the following thread a while back with an interesting response by Kataku2k3.

http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-9918.html&highlight=

This thread would imply that you not worry about the knot.

jcohenx · Since 28 Aug 2007 248 Posts Portland Stoked

I found an overhand knot in my rear right-hand line from RR last weekend and the chew method worked great. Gotta love the low tech solutions.

Slightly off topic, how much visible wear does one accept before replacing lines?

thanks,

Anthony · Since 07 Oct 2008 362 Posts Salem Obsessed **CGKA Member**

Great info. Used wet line with rubber hammer. Then leather pin( Micheals) and very small pliers(Harbor Freight) . After the first knot the other two knots where easy.