Get Knotted: Learn to tie 15 important knots

Name: Get Knotted: Learn to tie 15 important knots
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A simple and easy to follow guide on how to tie and use the most important knots in every day life.

Created byBruce Wade

Last updated 7/2013

English

What you'll learn

understand the different types of rope
understand the different categories of knots
Learn how to select the right knot for the job
Learn how to tie and untie each knot

Course content

7 sections • 23 lectures • 47m total length

Course Introduction1:30
Welcome to Get Knotted. This course will give you an overview into ropes, knots and teach you to tie 15 different knots from 4 categories. We trust you will enjoy, learn and get knotted.
Rope Theory4:30
Before we start on the knots, it is important to know what rope to use for what function. This lecture looks at the major categories of ropes, their uses as well as some pros and cons of each.
Handout to support the different types of rope and their uses1:00
Table containing the different types of rope, their pros and cons and some common uses

Introduction to End Knots0:48
End knots are used to prevent a rope from slipping through a block or cleat.
The Figure of Eight2:05
The Figure of 8 knot is the most basic of end knots used to prevent rope slipping through cleats and blocks.
The 3 Fold Overhand1:47
The 3 Fold Overhand is a more stronger end knot and will prevent ropes slipping through cleats or blocks. This knot is easier to undo than the figure of 8.

Introduction to Loop Knots0:58
Loop knots are designed to tie loops either at an end or on the bight of a rope, each with a specific purpose.
The Bowline3:36
The Bowline is used mostly in the yachting and maritime sectors. This versatile and strong knot is the perfect loop knot and can be broken or undone easily, even after being put under huge pressure.
The French Bowline1:52
The French Bowline has two slip loops suitable as a bowson's chair
The Spanish Bowline4:14
The Spanish Bowline has two fixed loops, suitable to lift cargo, logs, animals and people.
The Slip Loop1:56
The Slip Loop is an easy to tie loop that does not require access to the ends of the rope.
The Alpine Loop2:17
The alpine loop is a strong loop used in climbing and can be tied without access to the ends of the ropes
The Englishman's Loop1:45
The Englishman's loop is an easy to tie attractive knot that will untie easily.

Introduction to Joining Knots0:42
When you need to join two ropes of the same size and composition or of two different types, these knots will serve you well.
The Reef Knot2:17
The reef knot is used to join similar ropes together. Not to be confused with the granny knot, this knot can be undone even after being put under pressure. It is also widely used in first aid in bandages and slings as it lies flat once tied.
The Sheet Bend3:16
The single and double Sheet Bend are used to join ropes of dissimilar composition or size. These are strong and attractive knots. May be hard to undo if they have been put under a lot of pressure.
The Carrick Bend2:25
The Carrick Bend is a permanent knot to join two ropes of equal size.

Requirements

a few meters of spare rope, cotton or nylon

Description

There is noting more frustrating than having to tie a rope in an emergency and you do not know what knot to use or how to tie it. This simple easy to follow course will guide you through some of the top useful knots that you will need to use in your life.

Who this course is for:

sports persons
scouts
yachtsmen
rock climbers
hobbiests

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Introduction to Rope3 lectures • 7min

Introduction to Knots2 lectures • 4min

End Knots3 lectures • 5min

Loop Knots7 lectures • 17min

Joining Knots4 lectures • 9min

Throwing Knots3 lectures • 9min

Conclusion1 lecture • 1min

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