Knots And Lines Flashcards
1
Q
What is the bowline know used for?
A
Rescue
2
Q
Gp line lengths?
A
- 30m
- 15m
3
Q
What is a bend in a line?
A
Used to fasten a line to another or object
4
Q
What is a bight?
A
The looped or loose partnof like between the ends
5
Q
What is a hitch?
A
The fasteinh of a line to a object bt oassing like round the object and crossing over the other
6
Q
What is the running part?
A
The moving part of line
7
Q
Running end?
A
Free end if line
8
Q
Seizing
A
The fastening togrther if two or more lines
9
Q
Standing part?
A
The part of line that is fixed
10
Q
Whipping
A
Binding at end of line
11
Q
Requirements if a good knot?
A
- easy to tie
- easy to untie
- carry out function safley without slipping
- should not damage line
12
Q
What is over hand knot for?
A
Simple stopper, identifying burst length
13
Q
What is a half hitch used for?
A
Securing suction, hauling aloft
14
Q
Figure of 8?
A
Stopper on a single line
15
Q
Clove hitch use?
A
Secure line to round object
