User talk:Dfred/Archive 3

Thank you for the invitation. I have a lot to learn here (because the standards are high and I don't want to make a total fool of myself) and my time is scarce, but I'll try to add some contributions now and then. Best regards Nodurosul (talk) 18:20, 20 June 2009 (UTC)

Hi Dfred, Thanks for the welcome message. I'll use your suggestions. Dmacdd (talk) 04:01, 18 May 2010 (UTC)

Infobox knot details‎‎
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WikiProjects Moon and Mars activity
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About the Knots
Hi! I saw what you commented me, and I'm sorry if I cause any trouble. I want to make a big library of knots, in videos, and that's why I was linking the knots to knotstutorials.com (which is my site), to give more references of how to do the knots (because wikipedia is not intended as a tutorial site), and also to give a good way on how to tie the knots. If the problem is that I ask for donations, I can delete that, and leave it in a sub page, where only the people who visit the "about page" can see it. About the "conflict of interest" to link to my own site, I don't think it is so big problem (I did read the wiki article about it =) ) Because I'm adding relevant content of how to do the knots, and not just irrelevant links (but of course this is my point of view, anyone can argue it ;) )

Please tell me if my removing the "donate" from my site will enable me to keep adding external links to the videos of the knots, or what can I do to keep doing it. My idea is to give people further references and tutorial, and not to damage wikipedia at all.

Thanks a lot, and I will be waiting for your answer

PS: I don't know if this is the right place to answer to you... I hope I did it right. (Jmvicuna (talk) 19:54, 16 April 2011 (UTC))

Fiadors
Hi Dfred, cool work on the fiador knot article. I cleaned up a little bit on the equestrian uses; the sources are good but the phrasing created some confusion (most hackamores are not emergency bridles, but a type of emergency bridle could technically be classified with hackamores, at least if it uses a noseband to control the animal -- technically, a "bridle" has a bit that goes in the mouth, even if one of rope, but then it's not actually a hackamore --oh it's a long etymological tale, but anyway, I digress). If it helps, this photo of a bosal with a fiador actually on a horse might help: File:Bosal on horse.jpg. The fiador was a little too short for this particular horse (I took the photo when I sold the hackamore on eBay, threw it on the one horse it would sort of fit) so it's a bit too tight around the jaw, but you can see that the fiador knot is actually not under the throat, but rather closer to where the cheek muscles end. (If you have the throatlatch too tight, whether a fiador or a bridle strap, it can interfere with the horse's wind when they flex their neck properly). A better, but not free image of one better fitted is here: if you can blow it up enough to read. I couldn't find any real ideal live fiador images on the web, but this one isn't too bad. Fiadors aren't used as much these days, as they were specifically designed for gear used to start raw colts to stabilize a heavy bosal positioned low one the nose of a horse that might be bucking and twisting, most people don't break horses that way any more. However, they still do have a stabilizing effect, so even with tame colts, they are still used by those who still use the heavy bosal in the Texas style for at least a few initial rides, just in case things get hairy... Montanabw (talk) 22:53, 2 November 2011 (UTC)

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'Unseen' edit
Re: This query, of course the answer is, yes! :-) There were many ways to see it, just not easy enough to answer during the blackout. Mark Hurd (talk) 05:07, 19 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Heh heh, yes. Not really meant seriously.  I guess just a little memorial to the event.  :)  --Dfred (talk) 05:15, 19 January 2012 (UTC)

Talkback
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Mountaineers Coil
Hi, I just wanted to say "thank you" for fixing the formatting from my reformatting. It's appreciated. WikiTryHardDieHard (talk) 04:44, 17 June 2012 (UTC)

Re: Mountaineers Coil (and a firefighter knot question)
In response to your first question, I am a Level I and II certified Rope Rescue Technician. Throughout my training I never heard of a Fireman's chair knot. Not only does it seem incredibly risky, but also incredibly unreliable. If the MS paint drawing in the article is any indication of how the knot is actually used, I would never think about using it. If somebody was unconscious, they would fall right through. If they were alert, and I had no other device to use but a rope, I would probably opt for a Karash Double Loop with a bowline around the chest. Alternatively, I might use a VERY large Double figure-eight loop. In response to your second question, the handcuff knot isn't exactly what you might call reliable. Essentially your life is depending on an overhand knot. I would instead use a constrictor knot instead. Feel free to contact me with anymore questions. WikiTryHardDieHard (talk) 22:53, 18 June 2012 (UTC)