How long strands do you use

xonic

I use a strand about 30cm long never longer because to much chance for knots.
How long is your strand?

Lolgimante

I use the elbow method - I take a thread up to the length of my elbow in order to maximize how much my hand can extend.

zeryl

I don't know the length.  I grab the tail, pull it out 4 times (4 "sets" of thread from the skein), and clip one thread at a time (I use loop start).  I then wrap the remaining (still attached to the skein) around the label to ensure it doesn't fall off.

Tinkerbell62

About 90cm (length from shoulder to fingers x 2) because I do a loop start. With 45cm (half) I can pull the thread nice through the aida in one time :)
I think every one has their own method - just the way you like!!

d3lta

I use the same method as Lolgimante. It is the simpliest to keep your thread from getting tangled while working

xxstitcher

36 inches, folded in half for a loop start, I like a long piece of thread

xolga

About an arm's length and then folded in half for a loop start.

htsear13

Following this thread

nobody

50CM as usual

sallyrose

About 30cm. Less knotting, like you said.

Dale

I use a strand about 50cm.

BarbraStreisand

The same, less knotting that way

WiseOwl

The same.. Less knotting and hence less frustration...

magdus208

I always use a strand about 35 cm.

threadbare

about 14 inches if cotton and 10-12 inches if metallics

newworld

about 50cm。

sil

50 cm for me