Climbing Caving


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KNOTS

"The first thing you should know about knots is that if you tie one wrong you die"

 

The two core knots, the one you most able to tie sleet or shine, crippled fingers or no, are those that fasten the rope to you: Figure-eight follow-through and the double Bowline.ones

 

Figure Eight This is a very versatil knot most commonly used for attaching ropes to anchor points. if you only learn one knot, make it this one Strength 55% Normal, 40% abnormal
Figure-eight follow-through   This variation of the figure eight loop is widely used for climbing for tyimg on to the rope and for anchoring non-climbing member to a team. A stopper knot should be added.
Bowline   This can be used for tying rope around a belay but is most often used for tying the end of a safetly line rope around a person. This knot does have a tendency to loosen and. use stopper knot. Strenght 50% Normal
Double Bowline follow-through   The double bowline has the strenght of a double eight figure but is easy-to-untie for that reason many sport climber prefer this knot.
Bowline on the bight This is another double loop knot suitable for rigging Y-belays it has the advantage that iis a bit less bulky than the figure eight on the bight.
Prusik Knots   A classic prusik knot can be used for ascending or standing in a rope.
Water Knot   Good for Jining two rope, it is primarily used for tying tapes into slings for caving or climbing.
Clove Hitch   This simple knot is very useful for when you need a rapid belay around an object or though a krab.
Munter Hicth An excellent self-reversing friction knot suitable for belaying people when climbing or using a ladder. it can also be used for abseiling and gives a smoother ride than a sticht plate, atc, etc. This one is worth learning for all those occasions when you forget your Sticht Plate, ATC,etc.

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