Tips on Tying the Valdotain Tresse
Reprinted from an article by Shane Wallace Tying the VT is where I see issues that lead to the VT not performing as expected. Tying…
Category: KnotCraft
Knots for Caving (and Canyoneering)
Presented for caving, but this video provides an excellent introduction to common knots that are also useful for canyoneering. https://youtu.be/vpbyUq8sgXk
Noeud Sanhneux
A cleverly simple blocking knot. It is used at the focal point of an anchor, using a Supplemental Anchor System (SAS). The CRT HauLine works…
Scaffold Knot
The scaffold knot is a variation of a double overhand knot that is useful for attaching a carabiner to the end of a safety lanyard…
Rethreaded Alpine Butterfly
It is possible to tie an alpine butterfly knot directly around or into an object using a ‘rethreaded’ technique. This is super useful for a…
European Death Knot
There are people who say the flat overhand knot (aka EDK) is dangerous. Others who use it all the time without worry. So, is it…
Nudo Mariposa (Butterfly Knot)
https://youtu.be/gbvvzT_OKV0 El nudo mariposa alpino es un nudo para formar un lazo fijo en el medio de una cuerda. Puede ser hecho en una cuerda…
Which bend for joining two ropes?
Tests conducted by Grant Prattley of Over the Edge Rescue comparing several variations of the flat overhand bend for joining two ropes. Answering the question…