Training Bulletin 108- 35’ Extention Ladder Knot

Question 1

Take a bight from the slack halyard and pass it under the rung which is _____ high or the next higher rung.

Answer 1

Head

Question 2

With the remaining halyard tail, capture the front and rear halyard utilizing a half hitch under the _____ or most convenient rung.

Answer 2

Fourth

Question 3

How many half hitches are tied under the 4th or most convenient rung?

Answer 3

2

Question 4

The completed 35’ extension ladder knot accomplishes what 3 goals?

Answer 4

1. an efficient method of locking and securing the ladder locks
2. eliminating all slack
3. reducing climbing hazards

Question 5

How many steps are there in tying the 35’x knot?

Answer 5

4 steps

1. Take a bight from the slack halyard and pass it under the rung which is head high or the next higher rung.
2. Pull all the slack line down and taught, near the rung.
3. With the remaining halyard tail, capture the front and rear halyard utilizing a half hitch under the fourth or most convenient rung.
4. Secure with an additional half hitch and push to one side.