Cloud String Help

[Tyclops]

Hello all. I have a Cloud String and I really like it. But, with certain tricks (like Gerbil and Underwater Basket Weaving) the string on my throw hand comes loose.

Is there anything I can do to help make this stay tight on my finger?

[jhb8426 (Resident Curmudgeon)]

On the tricks where the string comes loose, try reversing how you put it on your finger. For example if the loop knot is on the thumb side of your finger, turn it around so the knot is on your pinkie side. Certain tricks tend to loosen the slip knot in one direction and will tighten it in the other.

[Tyclops]

Ah ok cool.

[Myk_Myk]

This works great for me:

@GregP

Seriously, I can’t even use cotton strings without feeling like they’re going to fly off. I think my fingers are too tapered at that end, with the last knuckle not having enough of a “bump” for comfort. I mean… COTTON strings for crying out loud!

I have grown accustomed to using a finch head knot, and I’m uneasy any time I use a regular slipknot these days.

Here’s a video of two methods. It’s not as clear as I meant it to be, but if you try it out instead of just rewinding the video a bunch of times, you should get the idea of how to tie it right away.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSKKgrvcPgw

(non-embedded: http://youtu.be/cSKKgrvcPgw)

It IS tighter, it does NOT give you any slack, and it IS less comfortable. Especially until your fingers toughen up a bit, you probably want to wiggle it loose every now and then or give your fingers a break. Don’t let them turn purple and explodez blood vessels or anything.

But once you get used to it, it’s tough to go to a slippy, flippy-aroundy slipknot.

[Tyclops]

Oh cool thanks! I’ll try this too!