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    This document provides an overview of knots and rope management. It discusses terms used in rope work and describes four classes of knots: end of the rope knots, anchor knots, middle of the rope knots, and special knots. Examples are given for different types of knots and their common uses, such as the square knot for tying two ropes together, the bowline for creating a fixed loop, and the figure eight knot for its strength and ease of untying. Specialty knots are also outlined.

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    This document provides an overview of knots and rope management. It discusses terms used in rope work and describes four classes of knots: end of the rope knots, anchor knots, middle of the rope knots, and special knots. Examples are given for different types of knots and their common uses, such as the square knot for tying two ropes together, the bowline for creating a fixed loop, and the figure eight knot for its strength and ease of untying. Specialty knots are also outlined.

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    This document provides an overview of knots and rope management. It discusses terms used in rope work and describes four classes of knots: end of the rope knots, anchor knots, middle of the rope knots, and special knots. Examples are given for different types of knots and their common uses, such as the square knot for tying two ropes together, the bowline for creating a fixed loop, and the figure eight knot for its strength and ease of untying. Specialty knots are also outlined.

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    KNOTS AND ROPE


    MANAGEMENT
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    Overview

    • Terms used in rope work


    • Four classes of knots
    • Knots and their uses

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    Terms Used in Rope Work


    • Bight
    • Loop
    • Half-Hitch
    • Running End
    • Standing End
    • Lay
    • Pigtail
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    Four Classes of Knots


    • Class I - End of the Rope Knots
    • Class II - Anchor Knots
    • Class III - Middle of the Rope Knots
    • Class IV - Special Knots

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    Knots and Their Uses


    • End of the Rope Knots
    − Square Knot
    − Tape Knot
    − Double Fisherman

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    Square Knot
    • Used to tie ends of two ropes of equal diameter
    together.
    • Secured by over hand knots.

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    Tape Knot
    • Used to tie secure webbing or tape runners.

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    Double Fisherman’s Knot


    • Used to tie two ropes of equal diameter together.
    • Self-locking.

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    Knots and Their Uses


    • Anchor Knots
    − Round Turn and Two Half Hitches
    − Bowline
    − Clove Hitch

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    Round Turn and Two Half Hitches


    • Used to distribute a load over a small diameter anchor.
    • Loop that runs around an object, providing 360° contact.

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    Bowline
    • Used to tie a fixed loop in the end of a rope.
    • Secured with an overhand knot.

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    Clove Hitch
    • Adjustable hitch.

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    Knots and Their Uses


    • Middle of the Rope Knots
    − Figure 8 Loop

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    Figure 8 Loop
    • Strong knot.
    • Can be readily untied.

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    Knots and Their Uses


    • Specialty Knots
    − End of the Line Prusik
    − Directional Figure 8 Loop
    − Around the Body Bowline with Figure 8 Loop
    − Military Rappel Seat

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    End of the Line Prussik


    • Created with the standing end of the rope.
    • Two outboard and inboard wraps are put over a line.
    • Finished with a bowline.

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    Directional Figure 8 Loop


    • When pressure is applied, the knot will not pull apart.

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    Around the Body Bowline


    • Used as a safety line during SPIE operations.

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    Military Rappel Seat

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