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Knots

Knots. By: Chris Sowden. The square knot (Reef knot). The square knot is used to tie together two ropes of equal thickness or for tying a sling or splint. Right over left and under, left over right and under, or the other way round. The bowline.

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Knots

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  1. Knots • By: Chris Sowden

  2. The square knot(Reef knot) • The square knot is used to tie together two ropes of equal thickness or for tying a sling or splint. Right over left and under, left over right and under, or the other way round.

  3. The bowline • Typical use: making a fixed loop in the end of a rope. • Or as a safety knot. "The bunny goes up the hole around the tree back down where he just came and bites his tail".

  4. The sheet bend • The sheet bend is used to tie two ropes of different diameters

  5. The clove hitch • The clove hitch is used for securing lines running along a series of posts, belaying, starting lashings, and making a weak binding The clove hitch can be tied two ways

  6. The tautlinehitch • The taut-line hitch is an adjustable loop knot for use on lines under tension.

  7. Two half hitches • Can be used for tightening the ropes on a tent.

  8. The timber hitch • The timber hitch is used for attaching ropes to tree trunks, branches, and logs, for stability when towing or lowering long items

  9. The Square knot The Bowline The Sheet bend The Clove hitch Taut line hitch Two half hitches The Timber hitch

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