Shibari Academy

Imagine you have tied one end of the rope to a bedpost and another end of the rope to your partner's ankle. Both single column ties have turned out great and you are very proud of yourself. Then you start thinking, wouldn't it be nice to tie a single column tie to the other ankle and attach that second rope to the first one in such a way that when no tension is applied, the rope can slide up and down freely but when tension is applied it would lock into place? This is where the inline Prusik Head knot makes its stellar appearance.

The inline Prusik knot offers a method to introduce adjustable tension points along the length of a continuous rope segment. By integrating this friction hitch in-line, you can create dynamic patterns that can be easily adjusted without needing to untie or reposition the primary ropes. 

Creating an experience where the Inline Prusik Head Knot can be used might be challenging at first. It takes getting to know the ropes, understanding how they work, and lots of practice to get a feeling as to where and when it would be a good idea to use this tool. The solution to jumpstart your creativity is to experiment! Be curious and try it out even if you are not entirely sure it's a good fit (make sure the person being tied is aware and ok with this experimental phase).

Have fun tying!

Eve