Knots 001

Question 1

To what 3 things can a line be secured to by a knot?

Answer 1

An object

Another line

Part of itself

Question 2

What are the 4 qualities of a good knot?

Answer 2

Be easy to tie

Easy to untie

Not damage the line

Carry out the function for which it is being employed, safety and without slipping.

Question 3

What are the 4 technical parts of a line?

Answer 3

Running end

Tail

Bight

Standing part

Question 4

What is a figure of 8 knot used for?

Answer 4

A stopping knot

Question 5

What knot is the hose tie into to signal that length is damaged or burst?

Answer 5

Overhang knot

Question 6

What 2 knots are used for attaching two lines together and what is the difference?

Answer 6

Double sheet bend is used for two lines of unequal thickness.

Fisherman’s is used for two lines of equal thickness.