Tag Archives: Knots

Knot of the Week Video: Join Two Spars Together Using the Shear Lashing

On today’s Knot of the Week, we’ll be going over the Shear Lashing, or Round Lashing as it’s sometimes called…. View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Build a Weight Bearing Structure with the Square Lashing

Lashings are an often overlooked part of a balanced knot tying curriculum and extremely important in constructing weight bearing structures…. View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Tangle Free Storage for Electrical Cords and Cordage with the Chain Sinnet

Today’s Knot of the Week continues with coils and what I refer to as the Chain Sinnet. Other terms for… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Use an Alpine Coil to Quickly Coil Your Rope for Storage

On this week’s Knot of the Week, we’ll be going over the Alpine Coil and how it can be used to quickly… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Carry Your Rope Hands Free with the Climber’s Coil

So why would you want to learn how to use a Climber’s Coil to carry a rope on your back?… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Shorten or Bypass a Damaged Section of Rope with the Sheepshank

On today’s Knot of the Week, we’ll be going over another of my favorites, the Sheepshank. It’s namesake comes from… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video – Carry Your Drinks Using a Bottle Sling

Ever broke a lid on your Nalgene or had a circular object you wished you could collar and lift? Look… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Create an Improvised Seat with the Scaffold Hitch

In this week’s Knot of the Week, I’ll show you how to tie the Scaffold Hitch and create your own… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Haul Your Tools with the Axe Hitch and Hammer Hitch

A couple of relatively easy knots to tie continue our Hitches in this week’s Knot of the Week series. The Axe… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Tying Onto a Hook with the Cat’s Paw Hitch

Today’s Knot of the Week is a hitch that resembles the Girth Hitch, called the Cat’s Paw. The primary difference… View Article

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