I use metal wire and fashon Hook / stakes to use to hold down, and as it grows i just move them over or add more, way easier then tie and cut...and you wont even notice the 40 wires that your guiding with...also rubber bands make great equipment to hold growth down...and insures you wont cut into your growth, you can also use large bands ..and train multiple tops in a given direction, just get the band around your growth make sure its a size that works for the bend your looking for hook them to the same wire you train with! Allows you to train any way you want .... doesn't limit you to the side of bucket...but the good ole hemp twine to the side sometimes is the answer! Lst is the way to go forsure, looking good!