Knots

[David Shaffer]

Anyone have good suggestions for learning different knots and rigging? Books or any good websites


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[Brian72]

Try NetKnots. com

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[anlrolfe]

Animated Knots by Grog

http://www.animatedknots.com/

 

[Nanuq]

 

[Bwoell14]

Knots 3D app.

Knots 3D by Nynix
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/knots-3d/id453571750?mt=8

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[Nanuq]

http://www.troop-215.com/favorites.htm

 

[Zebco Kid]

Check out Animated Knots by Grog (related to AnimatedKnots.Com as mentioned above). This is the app for your phone. It's awesome. Easy to follow. Can pause. Can reverse view. Every knot necessary is there.

Enjoy!

https://www.animatedknots.com/shop

 

[racharben]

"Knots at Work" & "Tree Climbers Companion" by Jeff Jepson are great for learning knots and their applications in tree rigging and climbing.
-Educated Climbers Website is a cohesive resource with video demonstrations.

 

[trains]

yep, what Racharben said, Educated climbers website has a great set of clear video tutorials for many knots, and he recently re released the book by GF Beranek, the fundamentals of general tree work.
both in digital, and soft cover, I have a copy of the soft cover and its a great book to have and they did a great job of it.

https://www.educatedclimber.com/beranek-fundamentals/

 

[TheTreeSpyder]

All excellent, is there a specific question, family or utility?
from: Arboristsite >>Arborist 101>>Rope thread
Educated Climber, as stated, specifically Ashley's Book of Knots as ' bible' defacto standard reference
Roo's Notable Knot Index is amazing lightweight minimal journey to well laid out topics
Mark Gommer's Professional Association of Climbing Instructors worth a visit

Mechanics of Friction in Rope Rescue (and therefore in any ropework)
Ropelab physics
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Adding 2more long, strong, standards:
Dave Root Neocities
Net Knots
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edit: adding US Military Filed Manual: fm5-125: Rigging Techniques, Procedures and Applications
Some knots, seems a unique 'Speir'/pg.49 slip knot (have only used in tie downs, but very sound and in a military bare bonz manual)
But is all rope work, that is inclusive of knots. Same science and lessons all the way thru, rigging just lets you see what is going on in the usually, hidden/ closed microcosm of a knot. But other wise, same force geometries (absolute key) in same material. Amazing, simple, clean, collection to target, with many rope lessons of knots, even when no knots seen, the principles scream out, from in between the lines/forces implied.
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Ropes were loaded onto a great ship,
but in use were called a line, to me; that is a line of force.

 

[Howsitgoineh]

"Knots at Work" & "Tree Climbers Companion" by Jeff Jepson are great for learning knots and their applications in tree rigging and climbing.
-Educated Climbers Website is a cohesive resource with video demonstrations.

I second this, knots at work is a great reference, any of Jeff's books I would strongly recommend. I'd add the art and science of practical rigging, Sharon Lilly

I have another one called "all the knots you need" it's great if you're looking to expand your knot arsenal.

 

[sofasurfer]

Youtube is your knot tying friend. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=knots+for+climbing

 

[Howsitgoineh]

Lots of knot apps available too. If you're interested I'll ask a buddy of mine from work he uses a couple for reference as he's learning