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Posted by surprisetalk 8 hours ago

A better way to tie gym shorts (or any drawstring) [video](www.youtube.com)
366 points | 140 commentspage 4
adhoc_slime 5 hours ago|
hn really is more reddit-like with each passing day.
kube-system 4 hours ago|
That's a semi-noob illusion, as old as the hills
stronglikedan 7 hours ago||
just start with a double square knot (or whatever the first step is called) and pull it tight before starting the bow. it won't move while you tie the bow, and it's so much easier than this. if you have particularly slippery substrate, start with a triple instead
wffurr 7 hours ago|
A reef knot (or square knot) cannot be adjusted or tied under load. When you tie the second crossing, the first one always loosens a bit. The lapp knot in the video can be tensioned properly after tying, which is pretty slick.
someguyiguess 5 hours ago||
If you have to tie your gym shorts, they're the wrong size.
quickthrowman 6 hours ago||
As long as you switch directions when tying a bunny ears knot, it will stay tied. I do left over/right under for the first step and then left under/right over for the second step. The ears/loops should sit balanced and not lopsided. I use the same knot to tie my shoes.
esafak 6 hours ago||
From a knot theorist: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yZuWPjnF6k0
weavie 7 hours ago||
It's amazing the things you learn here..
mondainx 7 hours ago|
Agreed! Even better, this is a knot I need.
roger-2026 5 hours ago||
Interesting...
mmakeev 7 hours ago||
haha...not bad. Nice try
yesidoagree 6 hours ago|
HN is reading my thoughts again with this one