Esta popular corbata de columna simple de tensión inversa es atractiva, queda relativamente plana y es muy segura.
Las corbatas de una columna crean un manguito, cinturón, correa o banda que no se pliega alrededor de cualquier uno cosa.
- Muñeca
- Tobillo
- Muslos
- Rodilla
- Cintura
- Pecho
Este es el punto de partida de muchos lazos, como el Cinturón de la Imposibilidad (Crotch Rope) y el Corbata de talón de estribo. (Aquí en TheDuchy a veces abreviamos "Lark's Head Single Column" como "LHCS").
Las columnas simples de tensión inversa son más lentas que las de tensión directa, como la Bowline de Somerville ya que requieren tirones de la cola (hay que tirar de toda la longitud de la cuerda a través de alguna parte del nudo mientras se ata, en este caso 2-3 veces) Dicho esto, este nudo también es menos voluminoso y algunos lo encuentran más atractivo. No se puede desatar sin liberar la cola (esto puede ser algo bueno o malo, dependiendo de la situación).
Consejo de seguridad importante Las muñecas son sensibles, deben manejarse con cuidado.
- Tienen muchos nervios y vasos sanguíneos cerca de la piel en el interior de las muñecas. Una presión excesiva allí puede afectar al flujo sanguíneo o a la conducción nerviosa. Los puños nunca deben estar demasiado apretados; siempre debe poder pasar dos dedos por debajo de un puño.
- La propia articulación de la muñeca también es frágil. Si tiras de las muñecas con demasiada fuerza, puedes dañar esa articulación o incluso empujar algunos de esos pequeños huesos de la muñeca hacia una posición incorrecta. NUNCA suspenda a alguien sólo por las muñecas. Nunca ate a alguien en una posición en la que la cuerda esté aplicando una fuerte tensión continua en las muñecas.
- Un ejemplo de esto podría ser si atas las muñecas de tu pareja a los postes de la cama, y luego le agarras los pies y tiras de ellos bruscamente hacia los pies de la cama. En ese caso, puedes acabar aplicando demasiada presión en las articulaciones de las muñecas. Atar a tu pareja a la cama puede ser increíblemente divertido, pero asegúrate de que haya suficiente holgura en la atadura para que pueda mover los brazos y las muñecas lo suficiente como para ajustar la colocación del manguito y los hilos de la cuerda de vez en cuando.
Para este tutorial, he utilizado un trozo de 10′ (~3m) de Cáñamo natural de 1/4″ (6mm).
Para la mayoría de las corbatas de este sitio, utilizo un Cáñamo natural cuerda proporcionada por mi afiliado Twisted Monk. Compruébelo.
Contenido del video:
- Creación del manguito (0:44)
- Bloqueo del manguito, estilo de tensión hacia delante (4:04)
- Bloqueo del manguito, estilo de tensión inversa (6:16)
Hi, its very clear. Apart aesthetism, does this single colum often use compare to the somervile one ?
Thank you
This question is answered in the tutorial above, in the paragraph that begins “Reverse-tension Single Columns are slower…” If you have further questions beyond that, let me know!
The triangle is such a clean look! I finally got this one after a handful of tries, and it’s kind of great. Thanks!
Hello I have a question about locking bandswrapscuffs off. I notice in the older version here that you lock off by pulling the tail UNDER the cuff then leading it back over the cuff and through the loop. This seems to be the same general idea as in your Locking off a Strap video on the Half-Hitch tutorial page both for the reverse and forward tension examples as well as in the Bondage Belt w Happy Strap and Unchastity Belt tutorials. In the newer version here though for both the forward and reverse tension versions you start by bringing the tail OVER the cuff then leading it back under the cuff and through the loop. The Prusik Single Column tutorial seems to have this same general idea too. What Im wondering is if there is a significant difference between the under cuff first and over cuff first approaches to locking off. I want to make sure Im not missing something important especially if there are safety considerations
Assuming you make sure that all the strands in the cuff have the same tension and are not too tight, there is no real safety difference*, these are all just half hitches locking off the strap.
* One could argue that reversing tension one last time before locking off with a half hitch has a marginal safety edge in that it adds more friction, but it also adds significantly more bulk, which represents a risk too if it tension is added to the tail in such a way that the bulky knot is pressed into the skin in a sensitive area. So I prefer the less bulky version for tails running parallel to the column and I use the Somerville Bowline when the tail is going to run perpendicular to the column.
As a more experienced person and me just learning how would you determine which knot to use. What would determine that I want to use the forward over the reverse. I just needed so clarification.
I need to put together a post on this! Generally, Reverse SCs are good for greater security. They cannot be untied without releasing the tail. They also have a certain look that some prefer. Forward SC, can be tied or untied without releasing the tail. This can be a great safety feature. When “slipped” (as in a Slipped Somerville Bowline), it can allow for a quick release. Check out the Malasana tie for an example.
Is there a way to add additional wraps to this?
Yes. Most riggers tend to stop at 2 wraps (4 cords) or 3 wrap (6 cords) because beyond that the cords tend to start bunching up when you lock them off with the half hitch. That said, I have seen people do many wraps and just account for the bunching by adding a little more slack.
Followup question!
If I were to try a third wrap, would I have to pass the tail through the beginning of the wrapping (so only under two ropes, the ones close to the lark’s head), or should I pass it under both of the other wraps (so under 4 ropes)?
Man, this is complicated to put into words… I’m not sure I explained myself.
I’m still going to try this on myself, but I wanted to get an expert opinion first.
No worries. In Step 5 (after reversing tension), wrap twice instead of once as shown. Then continue on with the rest of steps at shown. In Steps 9-10, go under all 6 strands instead of the shown 4.
I am planning an update of this tutorial sometime in the next few months. I will add this variant to the new version!
Hello! I am new to all this, but just wanted to say I find your site awesome and really helpfull, cheers! 🙂
Hello! I was curious about a part of this tie, after step 8. I notice that the tension is not reversed before locking off the tie with a half hitch. I was previously taught to always reverse the tension before locking it off, so I was curious about the potential advantage/disadvantage of doing so.
Good Question! Both work fine. The advantage of doing it this way is mostly aesthetic (I think it looks nicer) but it is also a bit less bulky. The advantage of adding the reverse before doing you half-hitch is that it is a little easier to set and maintain your tension while locking off the cuff. I personally find that the difference is minimal though. But you raise a good point! I will update the tutorial itself with this comment.
[…] a single column tie (a step-by-step photo tutorial) […]
[…] This is a proper knot!… […]
This is a proper knot!