Help Hanging, rope and knot?

[Imgonnahangmyself]

What knot should I use for hanging?
Also what would be the best thing to use for a rope if not an actual rope.

I might even go buy a proper rope

 

[Roger]

Although there are warnings not to use a hangman's noose, I am finding it works well, but with only three turns rather than the more normal 6/7. My rope is jute, three strand hawser laid, about 12 - 15 mm diameter, and I find that this produces about the right compromise amount of slippage and friction. But I guess that you just have to practise and try different knots to find what works best for you and the rope you choose.

 

[Imgonnahangmyself]

isnt the rope supposed to tighten around your neck?

 

[Roger]

Of course

 

[Imgonnahangmyself]

Hangman doesn't tighten

 

[Roger]

It does

 

[sadgirl2002]

Boom hitch knot to whatever you're using to hang yourself and slipknot for the neck. When I was going to use hanging as a method, I bought a nylon rope.

 

[Partial-Elf]

Boom hitch knot to whatever you're using to hang yourself and slipknot for the neck. When I was going to use hanging as a method, I bought a nylon rope.

From what I've read and tried, either slipknot or a loop fastened with a caribeaner for the noose. I personally like the feel of the caribeaner. Static climbing rope is a safe bet, and I like to have some soft cloth in between my neck and the rope

 

[famblycat]

Boom hitch knot to whatever you're using to hang yourself and slipknot for the neck. When I was going to use hanging as a method, I bought a nylon rope.

Is there a reason not to use a slipknot to tie the rope to something?

 

[Partial-Elf]

Is there a reason not to use a slipknot to tie the rope to something?

Unsure... I'm not a knot expert, so I just followed what the knot guides on the internet said. I prefer to use a caribeaner (metal clip) on both ends if I have the choice. Makes things very simple and I think it's a satisfying feeling with the clip

 

[Jumper]

My rope has arrived. It's a polyester static rope (designed not to stretch) around 15mm diameter. I'm using a slip knot for my neck and a boom hitch knot for the support structure. I'm ordering a pull up bar that's nailed into a standard wood stud wall.

 

[Jumper]

One problem... the knot doesn't tie snugly. I can see that if tension were released (e.g. during unconscious thrashing), the noose might loosen a bit. Anyone else using this rope? Maybe hemp is better?

 

[Partial-Elf]

One problem... the knot doesn't tie snugly. I can see that if tension were released (e.g. during unconscious thrashing), the noose might loosen a bit. Anyone else using this rope? Maybe hemp is better?

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Have you tried testing it with your hand or anything? If it's a properly tied slipknot it should be good

 

[Taki]

I've been practising with a slip knot. Very easy.