Finessed this Box Elder

[Nailsbeats]

I think it looks mint as well. Again a bit more up top a bit less down low. But it s a box elder, who really cares?
Vt is a sick knot, I prefer it to any other knot, and I have been through them all. I especially like it for crane work, makes for quick return time to the end of your rope once you pull your line through the friction saver. The martin (my previous knot) liked to bind up something fierce after it had signifigant pressure on it.

The return time is what I noticed right off. Its like you can just throw your line around. The other thing I noticed and have heard mentioned is how you have to sometimes set the VT quick with your hand if you have completely unloaded it and are reloading it.

 

[(WLL)]

Be sure to set your knots after any adjustments!!! WHAT HAPPENS IF U AINT FAST ENOUGH?:jawdrop:

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

The other thing I noticed and have heard mentioned is how you have to sometimes set the VT quick with your hand if you have completely unloaded it and are reloading it.

I keep 2 fingers and my thumb on the barrel of the hitch whenever it is running, a quick pinch will usually set it.

Watch out for it fowling on your other gear.

Try using it for a jump traverse, or a swing that is out of reach. Let the knot run till you can grab a limb on the other tree or stem.

 

[Nailsbeats]

John, I could see that working really well. I haven't done any jumping on it yet. Gotta make sure you keep your hand on it.