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+ | === Classification of knots === | ||
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+ | There are three classifications of knots | ||
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+ | *__Knots__ A knot is a fastening in which a piece of rope is tied to itself. | ||
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+ | *__Hitches__ A hitch is a fastening in which a line is tied to something else, like a post or a ring. An example is a clove hitch a round turn with two half-hitches. | ||
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+ | *__Bends__ A bend is a fastening in which a line is tied to another line, typically to extend it. Examples include the sheet bend, or the figure 8 follow through, which is far stronger and less likely to slip than a sheet bend. | ||
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=== What are you tying it to? === | === What are you tying it to? === | ||
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Knots can be tied to: | Knots can be tied to: | ||
- | * The line itself, forming a **loop** or **stopknot** (aka stopper). | + | * __The line itself__, forming a **loop** or **stopknot** (aka "stopper"). |
- | * The other end of the line; this is a **binding knot**. Binding knots are monstrously convenient because they are usually “snuggable” (you can tighten them up before finishing them), but they are dangerous because it’s tempting to misuse them. We get accustomed to tying binding knots all the time, and then we find ourselves using them without thinking about it. | + | * __The other end of the line__; this is a **binding knot**. Binding knots are monstrously convenient because they are usually “snuggable” (you can tighten them up before finishing them), but they are dangerous because it’s tempting to misuse them. We get accustomed to tying binding knots all the time, and then we find ourselves using them without thinking about it. |
- | * Another line: a knot that joins two lines //so that they can handle a strain// is called a **bend**. Only certain knots are referred to as “bends”; | + | * __Another line__: a knot that joins two lines //so that they can handle a strain// is called a **bend**. Only certain knots are referred to as “bends”; |
- | * A post or hook (a rigid structure in which you have the option of passing a bight of line over the end). This kind of knot is called a **hitch**. | + | * __A post or hook__ |
- | * A spar or ring (a rigid structure in which you do **not** have access to the end). This is also called a **hitch**; it just requires different methods of making the hitch. | + | * __A spar or ring__ |
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+ | ==== The Figure Eight ==== | ||
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==== The Sheet Bend ==== | ==== The Sheet Bend ==== | ||
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=== Disadvantages === | === Disadvantages === | ||
* Can work loose if the joined lines are shaking while not under load. | * Can work loose if the joined lines are shaking while not under load. | ||
- | * If the two ends do not end up on the same side of the knot, it’s insecure and will slip. (This is the only real exception to the “not easy to screw up” part.) | + | * If the two ends do not end up on the same side of the knot, it’s insecure and will slip. (This is the only real exception to the “not easy to screw up” part.)\\ {{: |
* Not suitable for really large ropes or industrial-strength haulage. | * Not suitable for really large ropes or industrial-strength haulage. | ||
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