Nautical knots are mostly encountered on sail boats and military vessels. They are a collection of knots that are designed to hold under constant tension as well as to be easily adjustable without having to untie the entire knot in order to do so. Usually comprised of multiple smaller knots o...
Alexander the Great's solution-slicing through the knot with his sword-was effective, if not subtle. This ancient problem known, in honor of the story, as the Gordian problem-how hard is it to untie a knot?-now has a modern solution. No matter how complex a knot may be, it is ...
This is the main anchor knot for one-rope bridges and other applications where a good anchor knot is required and high loads would make other knots jam and be difficult to untie. It is used most frequently to anchor rope to a pole or tree. 4. Clove hitch and end-of-the-line clove h...
How to tie an Overhand Loop Knot. THE OVERHAND LOOP KNOT provides a quick and easy method of forming a fixed loop at the end of a line or anywhere in a rope by forming a bight at the desired location. The knot jams tight and is difficult to untie after it has been pulled tight. ...
Since it may take a little practice to learn to tighten this knot correctly - and since it can be difficult to untie - it might be a good idea to practice on some cord, or an old rope, before you tie it on one of your good ropes. ...
How to tie the Slipped Clove Hitch. Because the Clove Hitch should really be considered a quick and temporary attachment knot, this quick release slipped version makes it even quicker to untie. Always bear in mind that the Clove Hitch can fail under a heavy load. ...
How to Tie a Clove Hitch Step by Step Hang rope from the support Loop around the support with the end Pass it from behind the rope Pull to tighten The knot is complete Similar Knot Constrictor knot– Made similarly with a small difference. The tag end is passed under the intersection of...
Tie-Bar Bridge:Your string is tied to the bridge, as the name suggests. You will need to carefully untie the string from the bridge, pushing the free end of the string into the knot until it loosens enough for you to untie it completely. The knots may be quite tight, and it may re...
ensures it is safe and prevents any damage while docked. By following a systematic approach, you can confidently tie up your boat. In time, this will become an easy and natural process that will stop your boat from floating away and prevent it from potentially causing damage to other vessels...
Tighten the knot by pulling each strand tight individually. Make sure you have at least six inches of tail. You can check the knot by counting five sets of parallel lines. Clove Hitch The Clove Hitch allows you to secure a rope in place on a carabiner. It's easy to untie after taking...