Knots

[plang228]

I see tree work in my future but I am currently employed for a little while and I was wondering what knots you guys use most often so that I could get some practice.

 

[startopper]

heres a link

some of the most common are the buntline hitch, anchor hitch, blakes hitch, figure 8, bowline, running bowline, just to name a few. I recommend practicing tying knots on the size rope you plan on tying the knot on. Here a link to a good knot website:

Animated Knots by Grog | How to Tie Knots | Fishing, Boating, Climbing, Scouting, Search and Rescue, Household, Decorative, Rope Care,

 

[dec4life]

Check out the link below, it has all the basics knots to know.

SherrillTree - Knots

 

[4675797]

Here's a site I found that was very helpful in tying knots.Climbing Knots | How to Tie Climbing Knots | Animated Climbing Knots

 

[rtsims]

The Tree Climbers Companion by Jeff Jepson. Can be found on line or my favorite store Wesspur. Good book to start with

 

[tomtrees58]

remember you lose 50 of the strength of the rope with knots