Right. I’m hallucinating despite the jammed knot before me. Same for David. :
preferring to take any hint of it as some kind of proof while ignoring (and not exploring) evidence to the contrary.Jamming is proof of jamming. It does not have to occur 100% of the time. A lightly loaded overhand stopper doesn't always jam either, but it is still prone to jamming when seriously strained.
Sure, Day's "outdated" but not the antecedent Ashley, whom you cite in your attack on #1408/9.I cite the correct portions of Ashley. It's not the source I'm concerned with, it's the factuality.
Which, FYI, I've just loaded --the rumored treacherous #1409, i.e.-- in nice, smooth, nylon-elastic 3/8" solid braid tied to itself and then to 8mm (5/16") nylon kernmantle "accessory" cord: in both cases, I got my full shabby-5:1 pulley'd weight put to the knots; there was none of the rumored treachery to behold.It never occurred to you that there are other conditions that show insecurity beside such a poor test as a steady load?
Realizing it? No. But maybe pulling knots beyond 11% of the rope’s breaking strength might do the trick. Testing wet ropes is another good idea.This issue has been put to rest with numerous tests by numerous people, and fiddling with the ends isn't the cure- it's an indication of the problem. Its (other) impostor issue is just another nail in the coffin.Yeah, right: “numerous” ! And realizing that supposed fact suddenly my
own knots seize …