Is there any tutorials on tying the thong in that long barrel type manner?

Thanks

Maybe something in here will help you.131.230.57.1/knots/m_fista.htm (http://131.230.57.1/knots/m_fista.htm)

Or here.www.realknots.com/knots/index.htm (http://www.realknots.com/knots/index.htm)

Or lastly.thames.northnet.org/ropeworks/index.html (http://thames.northnet.org/ropeworks/index.html)

Try a book called "Leather Braiding" by Grant- I have found it extremely helpful.

www.fishingcairns.com.au/page6-1.html (http://www.fishingcairns.com.au/page6-1.html)
ok it's for fishing but it works!

www.earlham.edu/~peters/knotlink.htm (http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/knotlink.htm)

thames.northnet.org/ropeworks/index.html (http://thames.northnet.org/ropeworks/index.html)

www.realknots.com/knots/index.htm (http://www.realknots.com/knots/index.htm)

Have Fun !!!!!!
I believe there is also a tutorial on Chris Reeve's website www.chrisreeve.com/righthandcoilknot.jpg (http://www.chrisreeve.com/righthandcoilknot.jpg)