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Beer Knot
A beer knot is a bend used to join tubular webbing. Its most common application is in constructing slings used in rock climbing. Compared with the water knot, it has the advantages of a higher strength, smaller profile, and a cleaner appearance due to the lack of free-hanging tails. However, the beer knot can be more difficult to tie than the water knot, and one of the tails is hidden from view, making safety checks for adequate tail length more difficult. Testing by PMI in 1995 showed that the beer knot preserves about 80% of the strength of the webbing. The beer knot was introduced to the National Speleological Society in the 1980s by Peter Ludwig, from Austria. See also *List of bend knots *List of knots This list of knots includes many alternative names for common knots and lashings. Knot names have evolved over time, and there are many conflicting or confusing naming issues. The overhand knot, for example, is also known as the thumb knot. The ... References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Water Knot
The water knot (also tape knot, ring bend, grass knot, or overhand follow-through) is a knot frequently used in climbing for joining two ends of webbing together, for instance when making a sling. Tying It is tied by forming an overhand knot in one end and then following it with the other end, feeding in the opposite direction. The ends should be left at least long and the knot should be "set" by tightening it with full body weight. The ends can be knotted, taped or lightly sewn to the standing parts to help prevent them from creeping back into the knot. Craig Luebben, ''Knots for Climbers'' (Evergreen, Colorado: Chockstone Press, 1993), 19. Variations The figure-8 water knot (or figure-8 bend or Flemish bend) is based upon a figure-8 (or Flemish) knot instead of an overhand knot. It is easier to untie. Uses The knot can be used for joining flat materials such as leather or tape.John 'Lofty' Wiseman SAS ''Survival Handbook, Revised Edition''; William Morrow Paperbacks (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bend (knot)
A bend is a type of knot used to join two lengths of rope. Bends are used in a variety of situations, including climbing, sailing, and Load securing, securing loads. They are classified based on their ability to be tightened or Knot#Releasability, released, their resistance to Slipping (knot), slipping, and their Knot strength, strength. Some common types include the sheet bend, the double fisherman's knot, and the double figure-eight bend. Bends allow two ropes to be securely joined together, enabling the combined ropes to support weight or transmit force. It is important to choose the appropriate bend for the specific task at hand, as some may be stronger or more Knot#Security, secure than others. Misuse of reef knot as a bend The common reef knot, reef knot (square knot) is sometimes mistakenly tied as a bend. When used as a bend rather than a binding knot, the reef knot will Capsize (knot), capsize under sufficient tension. For this reason, the reef knot is insecure as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Webbing
file:Webbing.jpg, red, blue and black nylon webbing as used in auto racing harnesses Webbing is a strong Textile, fabric weaving, woven as a flat strip or tube of varying width and fibres, often used in place of rope. It is a versatile component used in climbing, slacklining, furniture manufacturing, automobile safety, auto racing, tow truck, towing, parachuting, Combat uniform, military apparel, load securing, and many other fields. It may be made of Hemp#Fiber, hemp, cotton or linen, but also synthetic fibers such as nylon, polypropylene or polyester. Webbing is also made from exceptionally high-strength material, such as Dyneema, and Kevlar. Webbing is both light and strong, with Ultimate tensile strength, breaking strengths readily available in excess of . There are two basic constructions of webbing. Flat webbing is a solid weave, with seat belts and most backpack straps being common examples. Tubular webbing consists of a flattened tube, and is commonly used in climbing a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sling (climbing Equipment)
A sling is an item of climbing equipment consisting of a tied or sewn loop of webbing. These can be wrapped around sections of rock, hitched to other pieces of equipment, or tied directly to a tensioned line using a Prusik style knot. They may be used as anchors, to extend an anchor to reduce rope drag, in anchor equalization, or to climb a rope. Uses In 1957 Jan and Herb Conn wrote an article titled "the versatile runner" with a long list of uses, which is still quite accurate: # Slings and now more often 3-foot alpine draws or shorter quickdraws are used in-between pieces of protection and the rope to minimize rope drag # Hitch around a chock stone or a tree to use as passive protectionConn, Jan and Herb (November 1957). ''The versatile runner'' - Summit (PDF) # Clove hitch around chicken heads or sling around horns # Longer slings or cordelettes can be used for equalized belay stations # Slings can be used as improvised "personal anchor system" attaching climber di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock Climbing
Rock climbing is a climbing sports discipline that involves ascending climbing routes, routes consisting of natural rock in an outdoor environment, or on artificial resin climbing walls in a mostly indoor environment. Routes are documented in climbing guidebook, guidebooks, and on online databases, detailing how to climb the route (called the beta (climbing), beta), and who made the first ascent (or FA) and the coveted First ascent#In rock climbing, first free ascent (or FFA). Climbers will try to ascend a route onsight, however, a climber can spend years projecting (climbing), projecting a route before they make a redpoint (climbing), redpoint ascent. Routes range from a few metres to over a in height, and traverse (climbing), traverses can reach in length. They include slab climbing, slabs, face climbing, faces, crack climbing, cracks and overhang (climbing), overhangs/roofs. Popular rock types are granite (e.g. El Capitan), limestone (e.g. Verdon Gorge), and sandstone (e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Water Knot
The water knot (also tape knot, ring bend, grass knot, or overhand follow-through) is a knot frequently used in climbing for joining two ends of webbing together, for instance when making a sling. Tying It is tied by forming an overhand knot in one end and then following it with the other end, feeding in the opposite direction. The ends should be left at least long and the knot should be "set" by tightening it with full body weight. The ends can be knotted, taped or lightly sewn to the standing parts to help prevent them from creeping back into the knot. Craig Luebben, ''Knots for Climbers'' (Evergreen, Colorado: Chockstone Press, 1993), 19. Variations The figure-8 water knot (or figure-8 bend or Flemish bend) is based upon a figure-8 (or Flemish) knot instead of an overhand knot. It is easier to untie. Uses The knot can be used for joining flat materials such as leather or tape.John 'Lofty' Wiseman SAS ''Survival Handbook, Revised Edition''; William Morrow Paperbacks (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Speleological Society
The National Speleological Society (NSS) is an organization formed in 1941 to advance the exploration, conservation, study, and understanding of caves in the United States. Originally headquartered in Washington D.C., its current offices are in Huntsville, Alabama Huntsville is the List of municipalities in Alabama, most populous city in the U.S. state of Alabama. The population of the city is estimated to be 241,114 in 2024, making it the List of United States cities by population, 100th-most populous .... The organization engages in the research and scientific study, restoration, exploration, and protection of caves. It has more than 10,000 members in more than 250 grottos. Since 1974 there has been a cave diving section of the society. History The Speleological Society of the District of Columbia (SSDC) was formed on May 6, 1939 by Bill Stephenson. In the fall of 1940, the officers of the SSDC drafted a proposed constitution that would transform the SSDC into the Na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Bend Knots
A list is a set of discrete items of information collected and set forth in some format for utility, entertainment, or other purposes. A list may be memorialized in any number of ways, including existing only in the mind of the list-maker, but lists are frequently written down on paper, or maintained electronically. Lists are "most frequently a tool", and "one does not ''read'' but only ''uses'' a list: one looks up the relevant information in it, but usually does not need to deal with it as a whole". Lucie Doležalová,The Potential and Limitations of Studying Lists, in Lucie Doležalová, ed., ''The Charm of a List: From the Sumerians to Computerised Data Processing'' (2009). Purpose It has been observed that, with a few exceptions, "the scholarship on lists remains fragmented". David Wallechinsky, a co-author of '' The Book of Lists'', described the attraction of lists as being "because we live in an era of overstimulation, especially in terms of information, and lists help ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Knots
This list of knots includes many alternative names for common knots and lashings. Knot names have evolved over time, and there are many conflicting or confusing naming issues. The overhand knot, for example, is also known as the thumb knot. The figure-eight knot is also known as the Savoy knot or the Flemish knot. A * Aberdeen knot - preferred for closure of intradermal sutures * Adjustable bend – can be easily lengthened or shortened * Adjustable grip hitch – a simple hitch which may easily be shifted up and down the rope while slack * Albright special – used to tie two different diameters of line together, for instance to tie monofilament to braid *Alpine butterfly (also known as a butterfly loop) – a static loop mostly used by mountain climbers and rappellers for securing a carabiner to static rope * Alternate ring hitching – covering a ring in hitching can prevent damage * Anchor bend – attaching a rope to a ring or similar termination * Angler's loop – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Climbing Knots
There are many types of knots that are commonly used in the pursuit of rock climbing, ice climbing, and general mountaineering Mountaineering, mountain climbing, or alpinism is a set of outdoor activities that involves ascending mountains. Mountaineering-related activities include traditional outdoor climbing, skiing, and traversing via ferratas that have become mounta ..., the most popular of which are listed below. List References External links Rock climbing knotsKnots used in climbing and mountaineering Grog's Index of Climbing Knots {{DEFAULTSORT:Glossary Of Knots Common In Climbing Climbing and mountaineering-related lists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
