Knots & Lines

Question 1

What is a half hitch used for?

Answer 1

Securing suction and hauling equipment aloft

Question 2

What is a overhand knot used for?

Answer 2

Identifying a burst length

Question 3

What is a figure of 8 knot used for?

Answer 3

Stopper knot

Question 4

What is a clove hitch used for?

Answer 4

Used to secure a line around any round object

Question 5

What is a round turn 2 half hitches used for?

Answer 5

Secures a line to a round object

Question 6

What is a rolling hitch used for?

Answer 6

Secure a line around a round object and prevents it from moving either side.

Question 7

What is a bowline used for?

Answer 7

Rescues or general purpose none slip noose

Question 8

What is a running bowline used for?

Answer 8

Used in the construction of a temporary Dam

Question 9

What is a double sheet bend used for?

Answer 9

For attaching 2 different lines together of different or equal thickness.

Question 10

How many general purpose lines are there and what size are they?

Answer 10

2 - 30m and 15m

Question 11

What are the requirements of a good knot

Answer 11

1. Easy to tie
2. Easy to untie
3. Carry out its function
4. Should not damage the line

Question 12

How many throwing lines are there and what are there sizes?

Answer 12

20m - Floating and Throwing

25m - Throwing