Best knot for bungee/shock cord

[rongoodman]

Actually, these work even better, but you have to buy the special pliers to crimp them.

 

[geoff w]

I'll tie a square knot with bungee cord if I want to make a loop, but always make sure the bungee is fully stretched out and there's tension from one end to the other. For good measure, I'll tie one or two half hitches with the bitter ends, again under tension.

 

[lindenbruce]

I've attached my DSMB to the bottom of my backplate using some shock cord. I made the loop using a regular overhand knot and was wondering if there might be a specific knot better suited to the task.

For me, that position is reserved for a lift bag. My SMB/reel is attached to the crotch "D" ring with a bolt snap. The SMB/reel is already pre-rigged as an assembly. I know you are asking about the right knot. But maybe a different mounting location/preference will eliminate your knot quandary. B.

 

[kwinter]

Simple square knot, stretched completely tight. Then a few drops of Crazy Glue on the knot. Very fast and never had a problem.

 

[Wolfie_47]

Slightly off topic but the way the pic shows the SMB it would put it between your body and the crotch strap; wouldn't that be more difficult to deploy especially if you were already heavily task loaded? Am I missing something?

 

[ASert]

I use a poacher's knot for most of my dive gear. Works very well in water.

Poacher's Knot | How to tie the Poacher's Knot (Strangle Snare) | Boating Knots

nice link

 

[djtimmy77]

I have used a "flat overhand bend" several times on bungee and never had it come apart. Super easy to tie too.

 

[j2s]

I have also had good luck with the blood knot...just remember to stretch the bungee tight.

Blood Knot | How to tie a Blood Knot | Fishing Knots

The 'blood Knot' w/two small Ty-Wraps on the inside of the knot (where the two pieces of bungee join) has never come undone......