The Ultimate Guide To Butterfly Loops
Learn how to tie a Butterfly Loop and what it is used for in our easy to follow video tutorial.
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How To Tie A Bowline Knot
Bowline knot are often considered one of the most essential knots of outdoorsmen. In just 3 easy steps, learn how to tie a bowline knot right here!
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How to Tie a Slip Knot
A slip knot is one of eight basic knots and one of the most frequently tied knots. While slip knots are similarly structured to noose knots, the slip knot is meant to be used as a temporary stop that easily...
Figure 8 Directional Loop
Learn how to tie a Figure 8 Directional Loop with our instructional video. This knot is most commonly used in climbing.
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Bowline On A Bight
Learn how to tie a Bowline on a Bight with our simple instructional video. This knot is used anytime you need to create a secure loop in the middle of a rope.
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Eye Splicing Hollow Braid Rope
Learn how to make an Eye Splice using any hollow braid rope in our quick how-to video.
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Cleat Hitch Dock Line (Deck)
Learn how to tie a Cleat Hitch Dock Line (Deck). The Cleat Hitch is one of the best ways to tie a boat to a dock. It is a quick and easy method of tying a rope to a cleat on a dock or boat that is also easy to untie.
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Stevedore Stopper
Learn how to tie the Stevedore Stopper Knot- a reliable moderately bulky stopper knot. It is an excellent knot to use when setting a tarp – it can be used to secure an end that has been passed through a grommet.
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5 Basic Rope Knots Everyone Should Know
Figure 8 Knot
Considered one of the building blocks of rope knots, the Figure 8 Rope Knot is the tie knot most often used in sailing and rock climbing by helping stop ropes from running out of retaining devices or attaching them to anchor points. The figure 8 knot is a great rope knot for beginners to learn. We recommend using a Solid Braid Nylon Rope when learning how to tie knots in the figure 8 style!
Bowline Knot
You cannot call yourself a sailor if you do not know the Bowline Knot! Luckily, learning How to Tie a Bowline Knot is simple, and even comes in handy in a variety of other settings, including climbing, staking tents or tarps, pulling objects, rescue work, and fastening mooring lines! A 1/4” Utility Rope is a great option for both learning how to tie a knot and for use in these various settings.
Slip Knot
As one of eight basic rope knots, the Slip Knot is one of the most frequently used and is meant to be used as a temporary stop that can easily unravel if and when you want it to. You can use for a slip knot for everything from crafting to rock climbing and boating. We recommend using a Nylon Rope to learn how to tie a knot in a slip knot style!
Hitch Knots
When it comes to securing a boat to the dock, hitch knots are some of the best rope knots to know about. For instance, the Clean Hitch is a quick and easy way to secure a rope to a cleat, while a Pile Hitch can easily attach a mooring like to a dock pole. And do not forget about the Midshipman’s Hitch, a great rope knot choice when you need an adjustable loop at the end of a rope!
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