Knot tying

Question 1

an ancient and simple binding knot used to secure a rope or line around an object.

Answer 1

reef knot

Question 2

also known as a square knot

Answer 2

reef knot

Question 3

it is not very reliable and should never be used in a critical situation.

Answer 3

reef knot

Question 4

Procedure:
* Place left end of the rope over the right end then twist.

• Place the right end of the rope over the left end then twist.
• Pull the ends of the rope to tighten.

Answer 4

reef knot

Question 5

an essential knot easy to tie and untie it is used to make a fixed loop at the end of a rope.

Answer 5

bowline knot

Question 6

also one of the four basic maritime knots.

Answer 6

bowline knot

Question 7

common rescue knot used when securing and lifting people or equipment.

Answer 7

bowline knot

Question 8

This knot could save your life – if you ever need rescuing with a rope tied around your chest,

Answer 8

bowline knot

Question 9

this knot is the safest and most secure.

Answer 9

bowline knot

Question 10

Procedure:

• Make a loop on the rope. Pass the working end of the rope inside the loop.
• Then pass the end of the rope behind the standing part
• Insert the working end through the loop again.
• Hold the loop and tag end then pull to tighten.

Answer 10

bowline knot

Question 11

considered to be one of the most essential knots to know. It consists of two opposed half hitches around an object.

Answer 11

clove hitch

Question 12

It is a quick and easy way to secure a rope to a post.

Answer 12

clove hitch

Question 13

It is usually used as a temporary knot.

Answer 13

clove hitch

Question 14

Procedure:

• Place the working end of the rope over the top of the post.
• Take the end of the rope and bring it over the main rope to make an X shape
• Wrap the working end of the rope around the post then place it under the last piece that was wrapped around.
• Pull both ends of the rope so that it will tighten around the post.

Answer 14

clove hitch

Question 15

made by tying two simple overhand knots together, where the working end of a line is brought over and under the standing part.

Answer 15

Double Half Hitch

Question 16

It is a valuable component of a wide variety of useful and reliable hitches, bends, and knots

Answer 16

Double Half Hitch

Question 17

very useful in securing a rope to a pole and is perfect when camping for tents and clotheslines.

Answer 17

Double Half Hitch

Question 18

Procedure:

• Wrap the rope around a pole then pass the end through the loop.
• Wrap it around the standing part by inserting the working end through the loop.
• Tighten to secure the knot

Answer 18

Double Half Hitch

Question 19

shear lashing that binds three poles together at the same point. This can be use as structure for tent making.

Answer 19

Tripod lashing

Question 20

Procedure:
* Start by tying a clove hitch in one of the poles.

• Weave the rope between the poles until there are about five or six turns around the pole.
• Pass the rope between the poles.
• Make two frapping turns between the poles.
• Finish the lashing with a clove hitch

Answer 20

Tripod lashing

Question 21

knot that binds poles together to form right angle.

Answer 21

square lashing

Question 22

This lashing can be used in making ladder, chair, table and support for some structures.

Answer 22

square lashing