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Climbing Knots
How to tie climbing knots.
Climbing Knots
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Alpine Butterfly
Secure loop in the middle of a rope.
Alpine Butterfly (Hand Method)
Secure loop in the middle of a rope.
Alpine Coil
Store and transport climbing rope.
Ashley's Bend
Join two lines of stiff, slippery material.
Bowline
Relatively secure fixed loop at the end of a rope.
Bowline on a Bight
Secure double loop in the middle of a rope.
Bull Hitch (Bight)
Securely attach a rope to a post, spar, or ring.
Bull Hitch (End)
Securely attach a rope to a spar, post or ring.
Chain Sinnet
Chain of loops used for decoration and rope storage.
Clove Hitch
Secure a rope to a post or spar.
Clove Hitch (Two Loops)
Attach a rope to a carabiner without access to ends.
Cowboy Bowline
Fixed loop Bowline variant with outward facing tail.
Double Bight Figure Eight
Two secure loops in the middle of a rope.
Double Bowline
Slightly more secure variant of the Bowline.
Double Fisherman's Knot
Securely join two ropes of similar size, often used in climbing.
Double Overhand Knot
Reliable, bulky stopper knot at the end of a rope.
Edwards Bowline
Bowline variant with additional security.
Figure Eight
Simple stopper knot preventing rope from slipping through belay device or hole.
Figure Eight Bend
Securely joins two ropes, often used in climbing and rescue operations.
Figure Eight Follow Through
Secure loop knot used to tie a rope to a harness or anchor.
Figure Eight Loop
Secure, fixed loop at the end of a rope.
Figure Nine Loop
Secure, fixed loop at the end of a rope.
Flat Overhand Bend
Simple joining knot, often used in rappelling.
Gasket Coil
Neatly store rope or cords, preventing tangles for easy handling.
Icicle Hitch
Slide and grip knot for securely attaching rope to smooth or tapered objects.
In-Line Figure Eight Loop
Secure, directional, load-bearing loop in the middle of a rope.
Klemheist
Directional friction hitch for ascending or descending on a rope.
Munter Hitch
Friction hitch for controlled descent or belaying in climbing and rescue.
Munter Mule
Lockable hitch for securing and releasing a loaded rope during rappelling.
Pedigree Cow Hitch
More secure variant of the Cow Hitch.
Poacher's Knot
General purpose noose used in climbing, fishing, and snares.
Portuguese Bowline
Adjustable two-loop knot for securing multiple points in climbing, rescue, or sailing.
Prusik
Bi-directional friction hitch used for ascending or descending on a rope.
Prusik (End-line)
Movable friction hitch that attaches a cord to another rope.
Reever Knot
Secure knot for joining two ropes or bungee cord.
Rethreaded Bowline
Double loop tie-in knot.
Scaffold Knot
Secure knot for binding a rope to carabiners or shackles.
Scott's Locked Bowline
Secure tie-in knot for lead climbing and anchor systems.
Snap Bowline
Quick to tie, Relatively secure fixed loop.
Swiss Seat
Basic rappel harness fashioned using rope or webbing.
Triple Bowline
Form three fixed loops in the middle of a rope.
Triple Overhand Knot
Compact stopper knot used in climbing and decorative applications.
Water Knot
Join two ends of webbing.
Yosemite Bowline
Secure Bowline variant for making a fixed loop.
Zeppelin Bend
Excellent, jam-resistant way to connect two ropes.
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