Knots, because men need to know knots...
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Here you go... Name the knots - bonus internet pint if you can explain what's going on in the last piccy.
I do stuff that needs some rope work. I have this length of rope knocking about the house and practice the knots so they're second nature - looks daft when I do a 'ski glove session' but that's when I'll need them most probably...
I do stuff that needs some rope work. I have this length of rope knocking about the house and practice the knots so they're second nature - looks daft when I do a 'ski glove session' but that's when I'll need them most probably...
Major Fallout said:
Number 3 my favourite the Bowline.
Can you tie it one handed?
Last photo: If you cant tie knots tie lots?
Yeah, one handed with heavy gloves on is somewhat important for us.Can you tie it one handed?
Last photo: If you cant tie knots tie lots?
Last one is a bit odd as in it would be used to tie two differing sizes of rope together - it's overkill for equal sizes.
Knots are...
1st from 12 o'clock, clockwise.
Clove Hitch
Italian Hitch
Classic Prussik
French Prussik
Sheet Bend
Klemheist
Alpine Butterfly
Figure of Eight (on a bight)
2nd - Bunny Ears, or technically known as Figure of Eight with a Bight
3rd - Bowline with a stopper (Single Fisherman's)
4th - Bowline with a Bight
5th - Double Sheetbend with Quad Stoppers (Double Fisherman's on each rope end)
1st from 12 o'clock, clockwise.
Clove Hitch
Italian Hitch
Classic Prussik
French Prussik
Sheet Bend
Klemheist
Alpine Butterfly
Figure of Eight (on a bight)
2nd - Bunny Ears, or technically known as Figure of Eight with a Bight
3rd - Bowline with a stopper (Single Fisherman's)
4th - Bowline with a Bight
5th - Double Sheetbend with Quad Stoppers (Double Fisherman's on each rope end)
I couldn't name the French Prussik, though I've used them countless times. I use them interchangeably with the Klemheist, I'm a climber, and the others are second nature. I too practice them at home, it's easier than when it's blowing a gale and snowing. A mate who's doing an MIA does hours of it, his rope skills in the mountains are exceptional.
I've never seen a sheet bend between fisherman's before. The usual is a reef knot with Fisherman's. These have fallen into disuse with the acceptance of the double overhand as a means of joining 2 ropes for an abseil. I still can't get used to trusting that knot, even though it works.
I imagine that you're a rope access worker, or a mountaineering instructor. Possibly the latter, I can't imagine that RAWs need an Alpine Butterfly.
I've never seen a sheet bend between fisherman's before. The usual is a reef knot with Fisherman's. These have fallen into disuse with the acceptance of the double overhand as a means of joining 2 ropes for an abseil. I still can't get used to trusting that knot, even though it works.
I imagine that you're a rope access worker, or a mountaineering instructor. Possibly the latter, I can't imagine that RAWs need an Alpine Butterfly.
battered said:
I couldn't name the French Prussik, though I've used them countless times. I use them interchangeably with the Klemheist, I'm a climber, and the others are second nature. I too practice them at home, it's easier than when it's blowing a gale and snowing. A mate who's doing an MIA does hours of it, his rope skills in the mountains are exceptional.
I've never seen a sheet bend between fisherman's before. The usual is a reef knot with Fisherman's. These have fallen into disuse with the acceptance of the double overhand as a means of joining 2 ropes for an abseil. I still can't get used to trusting that knot, even though it works.
I imagine that you're a rope access worker, or a mountaineering instructor. Possibly the latter, I can't imagine that RAWs need an Alpine Butterfly.
Mountainy stuff.I've never seen a sheet bend between fisherman's before. The usual is a reef knot with Fisherman's. These have fallen into disuse with the acceptance of the double overhand as a means of joining 2 ropes for an abseil. I still can't get used to trusting that knot, even though it works.
I imagine that you're a rope access worker, or a mountaineering instructor. Possibly the latter, I can't imagine that RAWs need an Alpine Butterfly.
The last picture is overkill for ropes of equal sizes although we do use it as the key knot in the dynamic rope that makes up the core of the standard belay system. It's more for joining differing sizes.
DJFish said:
I do love an alpine butterfly!
Alpine Butterfly - such a lovely looking knot. It's very elegant.battered said:
Do you tie it by wrapping it round your hand 3x and then passing the loops L-R twice? I find this the easiest way, and it's very slick. It just doesn't give you a nice long loop that you need for glacier travel and the like.
Yes, but then pull one end through to enlarge the loop, then pull tight.Edited by Mothersruin on Monday 26th September 14:32
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