Toys : Knot tying videos

Choose a knot from the list below:-

• Figure 8 Loop

  The normal end-loop knot for caving and climbing, but difficult to release after heavy loading.

• Figure 9 Loop

  Slightly stronger than the Figure 8 Loop, but a great deal easier to release when tight. Needs to be dressed carefully as you can see.

• Directional Figure 8 Loop

  Forms a loop in the middle of a rope that can be loaded in one direction only. The first part of the sequence is vital as it decides if the emerging rope lies inside the knot or outside it.

• Double Figure 8 (Bunny knot)

  The standard knot for making two 'independent' loops in the end of a rope. Each loop can be adjusted before the knot is tightened.

• Italian Hitch (HMS)

  Used for controlled lowering. Cannot arrest falls from rescue loads (more than 150kg).

• Reverse Stein Knot

  Shown here locking off a pulley to make a temporary SRT rope. Each side of the locked rope can be used. A locking gate karabiner is important, but in an emergency a long and suitable-strong pole or bar could be used with care.

• GARDA Self-locking Hitch

  Used for improvised rescue, especially in high Alpine mountaineering. Grips a rope in one direction. Cannot be lowered under load.