Uses:
This is one of the basic knots that is very reliable for a number of
uses in pioneering work. It is easy to tie and untie and does not
reduce the strength of the rope due to sharp turns when under a hard
pull.
Examples: use at both ends of large hand and foot
ropes for a monkey bridge; when wear is a factor when tied into an
iron ring; or for guy lines because it does not jam and is easy to tie
and untie when adjustments are needed.
Instructions:1) Start by making a roundturn around the
spar. This provides extra
surface around the spar when chafing or slipping might be a problem.
2) Finish off with two half
hitches.
Notes: This knot is well suited for use at
both ends of a guy line. When it is used in a place where you will
not have easy access, as at the top of a tower, secure the running
end (after the two half hitches are tied) with a piece of light
cord.
Instructions:
1) Start by making a roundturn around the