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ROPE WORK. Terminology. The end, or working end , is the part of the rope in which the knot is tied. The unused portion is called the standing part A bight is a simple reverse of direction of the rope, in which the two strands do not cross each other
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Terminology • The end, or working end, is the part of the ropein which the knot is tied. The unused portion iscalled the standing part • A bight is a simple reverse of direction of therope, in which the two strands do not crosseach other • A loop is a reversal of direction in which theend crosses the standing part • A turn is a loop that passes around an object,often another portion of the rope
Overhand Knot . • Simplest of knots • Jams easily and is difficult to untie • Useful as a “back up” knot to another knot to prevent the principle knot from becoming untied • To Tie -Form a loop and pass the end through the loop
Reef Knot • For tying two thin ropes of equal size together • For tying bandages because it • lies flat • will not slip • is easy to undo
Reef Knot • Begin with an over and under crossing • Bring the ends back above in a reverse crossing • The completed knot is snugged up by pulling on the ends • To undo a reef knot -grasp the standing part and the working end of one rope and pull the two parts apart
Other Knots • Modified Reef Knot • Clove Hitch • Prussik Knot • Munter Hitch • Figure-Eight on a Bight • Bowline • Double Bowline
Care of ropes • Store in an opaque, ventedcovering • Stored on a shelf or hook to avoid dampness • Do not: • drag through mud ordirt • step on • ski/snowboard over (edges will cut)
Dependent Belay System • Belayer is tied into part of the system • The belayer is tied off to a fixed object, and controls the rate of descend of the toboggan by means of a roped looped around their body • “better feel” for what is going on at the other end of the rope • May also be placing the belayer in potential danger
Independent Belay System • Belayer is not part of the system • Can tie off and go for help • Belayer is less subject to potential danger