I seem to be in a bit of a rope phase!
Bowline
Sheet bend (single & double)
Clove hitch
Round turn & 2 half hitches
Reef knot
Figure of 8
We all seem to learn the big 7. What other knot, in your opinion, should we learn and use. What for & why?
Cheers
Bristol (master of the Bristol bodge up knot)
Anchor Hitch & chain splice so you do not lose your anchor.
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Tug boat hitch (Lighterman hitch) to save your fingers when surging a winch wrap.
Select to expand quotePhoenixStar said..
Tug boat hitch (Lighterman hitch) to save your fingers when surging a winch wrap.
I like this one. My family were lightermen on the Thames from at least the early 1700s. I really should put it in my repertoire.
Cheers
Bristol
Select to expand quoteCharriot said..
instead of trucker's hitch I start using Alpine Butterfly Loop
Ah, just had a go at that - a good knot and easy to tie. Thanks for the suggestion.
Cheers
Bristol
Select to expand quoteBristolfashion said..
I seem to be in a bit of a rope phase!
Bowline
Sheet bend (single & double)
Clove hitch
Round turn & 2 half hitches
Reef knot
Figure of 8
We all seem to learn the big 7. What other knot, in your opinion, should we learn and use. What for & why?
Cheers
Bristol (master of the Bristol bodge up knot)
