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Q&A Using a Girth Hitch in Alpine Draws

I've recently started making my alpine (or "trad") draws by girth hitching one end of a sling to the gear side carabiner and then clipping and passing the rope side through as usual. The girth hitc...

4 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by crasic‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is a barrel knot the same as a double/triple overhand knot?

Climbing.com has a video showing how to tie a barrel knot in the end of a rope. To me (and many of you, I suspect) this knot is the very commonly-used double overhand knot. Confused, I looked fo...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Chris Mendez‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Tie in to harness, top to bottom or bottom to top

When tying into a harness with a figure eight follow through knot, does it matter if the running end comes up through the tie in points or goes down through them? From the figure it is hard to s...

1 answer  ·  posted 10y ago by AM_Hawk‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Toprope webbing anchor with figure 8 knots

I recently made a toprope anchor extending from a tree about 15' over the edge of the cliff using 1" webbing. The webbing was looped around the tree using a figure 8 follow-through, with sufficient...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by user8081‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Making a Make-Shift harness from Tape-Slings

I have some common knowledge about knots used for Climbing and Rope-care. There was an incident last week, where I needed a Seat-Harness which I didn't have with me. I needed one for tying up a fr...

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Similar knots to be avoided

There are knots that have similar sort of a structure or a look-alike looping which can easily confuse someone who is not seasoned in knots and safety associated with them. As a thumb rule, beginn...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are good knots to know for camping and backpacking?

I once tied a bear bag with a haphazard bundle of knots, and despite being seemingly impossible to untie, it came loose when lowering the bear bag and nearly smoked my friend standing under it. Wha...

8 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by whatsisname‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is Kamikaze knot safe with ropes of different diameters?

I know how the last man rappel. While practicing at a local place, I saw one of the groups using a kamikaze knot for rappel and rope retrieval after the last man rappelled. Kamikaze and Sheepshank ...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Adjustable mid-line knot?

I'm looking for a knot similar to a sheepshank but adjustable and stable under load on both ends. Think of two poles that have the two ends of a rope permanently attached to them but you want to s...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by smossum‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A water knot vs figure 8 follow through vs X for rock climbing anchor - What is easiest to untie?

I've recently been using figure 8 follow through on anchor webbing, and although it takes more time to dress properly and setup than a water knot, it's easier to untie at the end of the day and I f...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by SwimBikeRun‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are the things I need to know when fashioning a sling?

I was trying to make a sling the other day to entertain my kids (yes this is a terrible idea) and although the finished product worked (sort of) it occurred to me that this, like all ancient handi-...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by paperstreet‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Hitch with no ends

Is there a knot that can be used to hitch a rope to a pole without access to any of the rope's ends OR the pole's ends? I know of hitches that work in the one case or the other but not both.

3 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Zeke‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Belay with a broken arm

I follow Andy Kirkpatrick(Hull's second best climber) on instagram. He rencently posted this photo: with the comment: Teaching self rescue...(how to belay with a broken arm) It looks like ...

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by System‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Applications of a slip knot in climbing?

I'm joining a rock climbing club that requires an evaluation test in order to become a member. (I think this is a great idea.) They have a detailed handout listing exactly what you need to know for...

3 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Ben Crowell‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Securing things to spars with a wire Cocky's Hitch

I remember about a decade ago, my grandfather taught me a particular wire "knot". He called it a Cocky's Hitch. I remember the first step was to take a length of thick fencing wire and fold it in h...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by Lyndon White‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Shortening a shoulder-length sling to half-length?

For trad climbing, I normally carry shoulder-length slings racked on my harness, set up in Alpine draws at 1/3 their full length. When I'm leading and need to extend my protection, I either use the...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by Ben Crowell‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Knot to turn cord into loop (load bearing)

What's the best knot for turning a piece of cord into a loop? The cord would then be used for a prusik so needs to be very secure and load bearing.

5 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by System‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A An adjustable length knot for 2 lines and a carabiner for easy suspension

I have made myself a pair of wrecking balls from a cricket ball and 6mm accessory cord for pinch grip pullups and I am currently debating what is the best way to create a knot to hang them. Current...

3 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Fiztban‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A What is a good knot to tie a short loop around a bracelet?

I want to tie a hair band around a bracelet, so it's easy to store and remove. It's too short to put it around my wrist, so I tried a cow hitch, but I'd like something more compact/secure. Any idea...

0 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by nachocab‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

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Q&A How do I tie a figure of 8 knot

How would I tie a double figure of eight knot for attaching to a rock climbing harness?

1 answer  ·  posted 10y ago by System‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are different knots named in English?

As English isn't my first language, I don't know the English words for different knots. Any translator fails on this part too. Can someone point me to a source? edit: Please also describe synonym...

2 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by System‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

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Q&A Making own Hammock

I have been looking but unable to find a good video or step by step with photos to make my own Hammock. I have a ton of paracord lying around and plan on using that, but I'd really like a guide and...

1 answer  ·  posted 12y ago by MaskedPlant‭  ·  last activity 12y ago by System‭

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Q&A How do I tie a stopper knot?

A stopper knot is often used to prevent rope from unexpectedly going throu some hole, such as a belay device. How would I tie a stopper knot?

2 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Reverend Gonzo‭  ·  last activity 12y ago by System‭

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Q&A What is the preferred knot for cinching a hard item to your car rack?

Let's say I want to tie a hard object to the top of my car, like a kayak. What is the preferred knot for cinching it down tightly? I often run into this problem with boats, lumber, and the like. ...

1 answer  ·  posted 12y ago by Mike M. Lin‭  ·  last activity 12y ago by System‭

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