Knot Slipped After Restringing

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  1. ixiaohoui

    ixiaohoui Regular Member

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    Hey guys, I got my racket restrung, and when I was taking off some old birdie markings on the frame, I accidently pushed out one of the knots. I decided to cut it after I realized I couldn't put it back in. Will this knot eventually unwind, or am I ok until I pop the strings? Thanks.

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    #1 ixiaohoui, Mar 20, 2007
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    jerby Regular Member

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    you cut the knot?

    most tie-off knots, a 2 half-hitch knots...

    sorry to say, but it'll probably slip...
     
    #2 jerby, Mar 20, 2007
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    silentheart Regular Member

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    Just play till the knot slip out. It just might out last your string...
     
    #3 silentheart, Mar 20, 2007
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    you should do much bigger knots. i do at least 3 half hitches. this is how i do it:
     

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    Heftiforex,

    That's so cool :D! I do single half hitch and then a pro knot.
     
    #5 Pete LSD, Mar 20, 2007
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    Heftiforex,

    I am feeling those knots too. Very nice I can't even do up my shoelaces that well:p .:rolleyes:

    That's why my mummy still buys me velcro ones :p .
     
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  7. Heftiforex

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    :( just wanted to help.... :(
     
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  8. ixiaohoui

    ixiaohoui Regular Member

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    Thanks, I tried to push the main around a little, and it seemed snug. I haven't had a chance to hit with it though.
     
    #8 ixiaohoui, Mar 20, 2007
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    I expect the knot will not slip much more.

    I use a half hitch followed by a figure of eight knot to tie off.
     
    #9 coachgary, Mar 21, 2007
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    I had the top knot slip on me, liek completely unwound, and I didn't even notice until like....4 games after. I was surprised that there was barely any effect on the racket at all. Go friction!

    Anyways, you got some real cool knots going on there Heftiforex =)
     
    #10 charzord, Mar 22, 2007
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    That's the same or very similar to what I do. One single half-hitch knot follow by a pro knot.

     
    #11 Pete LSD, Mar 22, 2007
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    The half hitch helps to lock off the string whilst keeping the tension on, the pro knot/figure of eight to finish the tie off helps to ensure that it doesn't pull through the grommet.
     
    #12 coachgary, Mar 23, 2007
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    anyone has a picture to show how "pro-knot" is done?
     
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    #14 sudirman, Jul 17, 2007
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    I don't think tension loss will be significant due to the friction. Just play with it, until either the string snaps or the knot getting unwind. ;)
     
    #15 LazyBuddy, Jul 17, 2007
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    It might slip.. just try your luck. You might be lucky that it wont slip at all.
     
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