Does anyone have a solution to make sure your tie off knots don't slip when stringing at high tensions (+26lbs) with Victor VS-850? I have had no issues when using VS-800... but with the 850, I would release the clamps after a tie off and notice a slight slip which (for example) makes the last main lose a pound or two... I'm most concerned about what knot you guys are using... what's the secret?! It's such a slippery string! Thanks all.
I think though tension loss during knot tie-up can be well mitigated/reduced, it can't be completely eliminated. Kwun has a very nice video on reducing tension loss during the knot tie-off. Definitely worth having a look. Link is here.
Sorry I should have worded it better. Totally understand where you're coming from zombie0517: there's no way to completely eliminate tension loss. It's the knot itself that I see slipping when I string at a high tension that I want to eliminate... Regardless, I'll try the new knot from the video you recommended... thanks for your help! Will get back to you if it still occurs.
I tried double half-hitch for tie-offs before, and believe me, this knot shown in Kwun's video works better. Works for me @ 30lbs (BG66UM, NBG98). I would expect it works just as well on thicker strings
I just tried Kwun's knot on a racquet and the Parnell on another... both are great. I like Kwun's knot a bit better so I'll use that one from now on. Thanks for the help all.
it is absolutely awesome that he is giving demos with big ropes!!! you can't get any clearer than that!!!
yeah, i think so, i like it very much,All his videos are good ,even though they're mostly tennis-only.
