Knots
How to tie knots? Explanatory diagrams.
Warnings
- Read the technical notice before viewing the following techniques.
- It is important to fully understand the information provided in the technical notice before using this complementary information
- Mastering these techniques requires training.
- Consult a professional before attempting to perform these techniques on your own.
Figure-eight knot
For tying in
Figure-eight knot
For the anchor
Flat overhand bend
For joining two ropes
Bowline knot with backup knot
Easier to untie than the figure 8 knot
WARNING: backup knot mandatory (e.g. with a double overhand knot)
Clove hitch
Rapid-adjust anchor knot
Munter hitch
Friction hitch, dœs not lock the rope
Double knots
Used to equalize anchors when installing a fixed vertical line or traverse line.
The bowline on a bight can be easier to undo after significant loading.
Bunny
Bowline on a bight
Butterfly knot
One of the few knots that minimizes rope strength loss, this knot may be used to isolate a damaged section of rope.
Butterfly knot
It can also be used to equalize two widely separated anchors in conjunction with a figure 8 knot.
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Technical tips