This book shows you how to tie 75 bends hitches knots bindings loops mats plaits rings & slings in over 500 step-by-step photographs It is an essential handbook explaining how to tie a wide variety of knots with advice on how each one can be used It
Includes:: guidance & information on materials types of rope breaking strengths terms & techniques You can learn how to master knots such as the sheet bend the rolling hitch the square knot the clove hitch tied in a bight the double munter friction hitch the sheepshank the Alpine butterfly & the Spanish bowline Each knot is accompanied by fascinating historical details Knots have been around since our Neolithic ancestors first tied reef knots & clove hitches thousands of years ago This book is a practical guide to tying 75 knots from the simple overhand or thumb knot & the single hitch to the more challenging double constrictor knot & alternate ring hitching Each knot is identified by category
- general purpose angling & fishing boating & sailing caving & climbing & outdoor pursuits Different cords & ropes are discussed & advice is included on cutting & sealing ropes tools & materials & rope care Whether you are an eager beginner or a lifelong devotee of the art of knot tying this book will prove an indispensable guide