Uses:
The clove hitch is normally used for securing objects, such as tying
a load on a trailer or truck as a means of reliably securing one end
of the rope, especially when used in combination with a sheepshank
to ensure tension is maintained. The clove hitch is the starting
knot in most lashing knots. It is very fast to tie and easy to
adjust the knot for length, making it useful at belay
stations in rock climbing, where the belayer can maintain the
necessary tension.
Instructions:1) Tie a half hitch
around a rail or post. 2) Tie a second half hitch
around the rail or post. 3) Tighten the hitch.
It is formed from two half hitches around a rail or
post where one is reversed or opposed to the other. This opposition
causes the knot to grip against itself when tension is applied. It
can be pre-formed in the middle of the rope, then slid over the end
of a post.
Notes: This knot requires a load in each
direction in order to be effective. It should not be relied on with
rope that is thin or very slippery, as it can work itself loose,
especially under a swinging or rotating load. It can also jam and
become difficult to untie under some situations.
Instructions:
1) Tie a