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Knots, Bends, and Hitches Used by the LVSSR Mountain Patrol

Knots, Bends, and Hitches Used by the LVSSR Mountain Patrol. Knots, Bends & Hitches Knots ▪ Figure 8 (stopper knot used when retrieving the line saver) ▪ Figure 8 On a Bight (used to attach rope to a carabineer—always tied with a double overhand “backup” knot)

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Knots, Bends, and Hitches Used by the LVSSR Mountain Patrol

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  1. Knots, Bends, and Hitches Used by the LVSSR Mountain Patrol • Knots, Bends & Hitches • Knots • ▪ Figure 8 (stopper knot used when retrieving the line saver) • ▪ Figure 8 On a Bight (used to attach rope to a carabineer—always tied with a double overhand “backup” knot) • ▪ Figure 8 Follow Through (used to attach lift evacuation seat to rope— always tied with double overhand “backup” knot) • ▪ Bowline (not used during lift evacuation) • ▪ Butterfly Knot (inline knot used to “tie into” for disadvantaged skiers) • ▪ Double Overhand Knot (used as a backup knot) • ▪ Square Knot (used when tying cravats) • Bends • ▪ Water Knot, aka: Ring Bend, Overhand Bend (used to create slings) • ▪ Double Overhand Bend aka, Fisherman’s Knot (used to create loops) • ▪ Overhand Knot Join (used to pull a larger rope over the cable with a • smaller rope) • Hitches • ▪ Clove Hitch (used to attach rope to bamboo for rope flipping) • Completing Knot, Bends, and Hitches • Properly dress and set (tighten) knots, bends, and hitches • Ensure proper length of tails • Generally 2” tails on knots and bends • Water Knot need at least 3” tails • Knot Resources • Animated Knots by Grog www.animatedknots.com • The Outdoor Knots Book, by Clyde Soles

  2. Figure 8 Knot Figure 8 Knot Follow Through With Backup Figure 8 Knot On a Bight Bowline ButterflyKnot Double Overhand Knot Water Knot (Ring Bend) Clove Hitch Square Knot Double Overhand Bend

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