Rope Knot Tutorials

Rope tying is a great skill to have. You never know when you need to tightly secure equipment or create a knot that’s not going to budge. There are so many rope knots out there, and our experts will show you how to tie each one and what they’re best for.

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  September 16, 2019

  Pile Hitch

  Learn how to tie a Pile Hitch. It's used to easily attach a mooring line to a dock pole or to make a rope fence.

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  September 9, 2019

  Cleat Hitch - Halyard

  Learn how to tie the Cleat Hitch (Halyard). This hitch attaches rope to cleat - used for halyards, clotheslines, etc.

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  August 26, 2019

  Double Dragon Loop

  Learn how to tie a Double Dragon Loop. A reliable loop knot, most commonly used in boating and camping settings.

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  August 12, 2019

  Coiling Unattached Rope

  An unattached rope is best stored in a neat coil so that it can be used quickly and easily without tangles or twists. This technique of coiling a rope is known as both a Buntline Coil and a Gasket Coil.

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  August 2, 2019

  Midshipman's Hitch

  Also called the Taut-line hitch, Adjustable hitch, Rigger's hitch, Tent-line hitch, and Tent hitch, the Midshipman's Hitch is an excellent knot to create an adjustable loop at the end of a rope. The knot can be slid up and down...

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