Report a Bug
Send page to a friend
Digg
StumbleUpon
del.icio.us
Google
Yahoo
InsaneScouter @
InsaneScouter @
InsaneScouter @
Advertise
Home > Resources > The Outdoors > Pioneering > Knots
Login
Login
Knots
Pages Basic Knots with Animation and UsageBasic Scout Knots
These are the eight basic knots that all scouts should be able to tie without even thinking twice.
Click any image for an animation of the knot
... Loops & Nooses - The Bowline
The Bowline
If you just need a loop, use a Butterfly Loop. But if the task isn’t critical, and you need to threa ... Loops & Nooses - Slippery 8 Loop Slippery 8 Loop
This adjustable loop was described to me by Dave Poston and probably was discovered by him. It has surprising security for an adjustable loop and has the ... Loops & Nooses - Water BowlineWater Bowline
This is a very secure loop probably developed for use in an environment that make security properties for most knots change dramatically... underwater. Although ... Lark's Loop and Double Lark's Loop Lark's Loop
Double Lark's Loop
An easy-to-remember end loop that can be tied around or through an object. It appears more secure than a bowline in slippery rope. It's easi ... Bends - Zeppelin Bend Zeppelin Bend
Also known as the Rosendahl Bend, it's perhaps the best way to connect two ropes that there is. It's absolutely secure and jerk-resistant in all materials and is ... Bends - Midspan Sheet Bend
Midspan Sheet Bend
Imagine if you have nothing but two parallel ropes each a mile long, and you're at the midspan of the ... Hitches - Sailor's Hitch - Gripping Sailor's HitchDraws up without having to work the hitch snug to form a strong, secure hitch that will not jam. It may be used as a way to tie a smaller rope to a very large rope.
(The smaller r ... Hitches - Timber Hitch
Timber Hitch
This is one of the few classical hitches that is truly useful and reliable. Its security is admirable and it always casts off without trouble after use. Just ... Hitches - Pile Hitch & Double Pile Hitch
Pile Hitch
This is a convenient hitch when you have access to the end of the post. If you need a more secure hitch, you can make it a Double Pile Hitch by spiraling down the ... Hitches - Slipped Buntline HitchSlipped Buntline Hitch
Although a standard buntline hitch has a terrible tendency to jam up, the slipped form of the buntline hitch helps alleviate this problem and thereby makes it ... Hitches - Midshipman's or Tautline Hitch
Midshipman's Hitch or Tautline Hitch
This hitch is really just an adjustable loop used for non-critical applications where you need to adjust the size of a loop to apply tension to g ... Other - Storing Your Rope Storing Your Rope
(2 Methods)
The first of two methods I'll describe is shown above. It goes by many different names including an Electrician's Braid and a Double Monkey Chain.& ... The Power of Friction The Power of Friction
The frictional resistance force, shown above, varies exponentially with the number of turns around the fixed round object and exponentially with the coefficient ... Other - The Boa & The Constrictor KnotThe Boa Knot & The Constrictor Knot
The Boa and the Constrictor are both excellent binding knots. They are not intended to be hitches nor would I recommend it because they are hard ... Other - Poldo TacklePoldo Tackle
An interesting contrivance that allows you to instantly apply and release tension on the line. Push the loops together to slacken, and pull the loops away from ea ... Tip for untying jammed knotsHow to Untie Tight Knots
Are you looking for an easier way to untie jammed-up knots? One way is to quickly twist the parts of the rope just outside the knot back and forth as ... | Helping deliver the promise of Scouting through Boy Scout topics and discussions. ScoutData is a service for Boy Scout and Cub Scout units. Designed from the ground up to empower leaders, excite young Scouts, while keeping the Parents informed. Web based scout management tool that goes camping with you. |
If you like this page or anything else you find on this site please make a donation. Thank You!
ClassB.com, the best custom t-shirts.About | Advertise | Friends | Contact | Disclaimer | Privacy Statement
Helping leaders one resource at a time...
Materials found on the InsaneScouter's Website © 1998 - 2008 may be reproduced and used by all Scouting volunteers for training, entertainment and program purposes consistent with Scouting and Guiding Organizations. No material found here may be used or reproduced for electronic redistribution or for commercial or other non-Scouting purposes without the express written permission of InsaneScouter. Please be advised that InsaneScouter is NOT affiliated with Scouting or Guiding Orgnization. All opinions expressed on these pages are those of the orginal authors. All holdings are subject to this Disclaimer.