Author : Neville Olliffe
Publisher : Adlard Coles Nautical Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 10,18 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Knots and splices
ISBN : 9781408132760
A practical and stylish illustrated guide, 'Essential Knots' shows how to tie each knot with expert guidance on which knot to tie when and why. Each knot is categorised by its use in a particular sport or hobby, with a brief explanation as to why it is the best knot for the job.
Author : Joe Mahler
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 46,98 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0811707164
- Handy, pocket-size guide of more than 50 knots and popular rigs - Full-color, detailed illustrations - All the best modern knots for fly fishing, and how professional guides use them Full-color illustrations, knots specifically for fly fishers and modern tackle, and detailed rigging information for nymphs, dry flies, and streamers are just a few of the things that make this knot guide different from the others. Each knot is meticulously illustrated with ample detail to actually teach you how to tie it, unlike some knot books that leave you guessing. Also included are leader diagrams, knot-tying tips and tricks, and information on rigging strike indicators.
Author : Patrick Moreau
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 22,41 MB
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 006279776X
Learn to master dozens of knots essential for boating and all water activities with this innovative illustrated guide. Packed with helpful step-by-step instructions and beautifully detailed illustrations, Marine Knots includes forty different knots every water sportsperson—including sailors, motor boat enthusiasts, waterskiers, paddle boarders, kayakers, canoers, and more need to practice their craft or hobby safely and confidently. With Marine Knots, you’ll learn how to tie a variety of common knots, including: Stopper Knots Hitch Knots Lashing Knots Eyes or Closed Loops Bend Knots Longitudinal Tension Knots Whipping Knots Symbolic Knots For everyone who loves spending time on the water, Marine Knots is a reliable, invaluable guide—and the perfect accessory for popular water activities.
Author : Andrew Adamides
Publisher : Sirius Leisure Kits
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,15 MB
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781398808782
It will help develop a skill that can be essential to the safety and enjoyment of activities such as climbing, sailing, hiking and fishing. Makes a great gift for all adventurers or anyone who likes the outdoors.
Author : Joe Mahler
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 29,23 MB
Release : 2011-12-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0811745635
Handy pocket-sized guide with full-color, easy-to-follow illustrations.
Author : Peter Owen
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 33,37 MB
Release : 2023-05-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1493078666
In recent years, sailing has undergone some revolutionary changes: Satellites and autopilots are now used for navigation. Artificial-fiber and wire ropes have nearly replaced natural-fiber ropes. But when it comes to decorative knotting, natural fiber is still the favored choice. This book is tops when it comes to learning how to master tying the most common sailing knots. With fully illustrated and step-by-step instructions, the author explains how to correctly tie and use more than fifty knots—including stopper knots, bends, loops, and hitches—and in which situations each one is most useful.
Author : Bob Holtzman
Publisher : The Experiment
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 43,67 MB
Release : 2015-09-22
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 161519276X
A Fasten-ating Guide to Knots for Every Adventure! The perfect knot can make any job quicker, easier, and safer—whether you need to build a shelter, tether a horse, rappel down a cliff, or moor a boat. In The Field Guide to Knots, veteran outdoorsman Bob Holtzman helps you: Select and tie the right knot for any task Identify and untie existing knots Choose and maintain your rope, and more! With more than 80 time-tested knots and more than 600 color photos, this Field Guide is indispensible for backpackers, climbers, sailors, anglers, hunters, equestrians—and anyone else who’s ever needed to change a sail, reposition a climbing rope, or splice a tent pole!
Author : Peter Owen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 17,49 MB
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1510752234
21 Essential Knots for Everyday Use Indoors or Outdoors! This compact little reference book includes knots for a wide range of functions, from home to work, hobby to play activities. No knot-tying jargon is used, no baffling technical terms—just simple step-by-step instructions and outstandingly clear line drawings. It's the perfectly portable knot reference for anyone—scouts, sailors, hunters, anglers, gardeners, farmers, horse riders, you name it! Among the knots in this book are: Overhand knot Heaving line knot Reef knot Sheetbend Fisherman’s knot, Figure-of-eight loop Bowline Three-part crown Sheepshank Half-hitch Clove hitch, Constrictor knot Pile hitch Highwayman’s hitch Waggoner’s hitch Timber hitch Double-loop knot Uni-knot Blood knot Square lashing And more! Start learning these useful and practical knots today with The Pocket Guide to Essential Knots.
Author : Randy Penn
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 24,74 MB
Release : 2004-03-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1440522774
Simple instructions on how to tie over 100 useful and decorative knots A well-tied knot is at once a practical tool and a work of art. With names like "hangman's noose" and "wagoneer's hitch," knots have a rich history of usefulness and an aesthetic appeal all their own. From the boat to the backyard, The Everything Knots Book provides simple instructions on how to tie knots for any situation. Written by Randy Penn, a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers, this handy guide walks readers through the basics and offers myriad suggestions for creative uses of these knots. Mr. Penn shows readers how to: Choose the right rope and knot for the job Tie knots safely and securely Create decorative knots for clothing and accessories Practice knot-tying through games and exercises Packed with easy-to-follow instructions and clear illustrations, The Everything Knots Book makes learning this useful skill fun and easy.
Author : Geoffrey Budworth
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,86 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781859679111
-- Step-by-step instructions for over 200 different knots, bends, hitches, loops, plaits and whippings -- Clear photographs show in detail each stage of tying every knot -- Fascinating facts about the history and origins of knots, from the Neolithic age when the reef knot, clove hitch and running noose were used, through to the most up-to-date knots and knotting techniques -- A clear and indispensable guide to the variety of cords and ropes to use, their breaking strengths, construction and application -- Each knot is clearly identified by category from angling to boating, caving to climbing, general purpose and outdoor pursuits -- Over 1,200 colour photographs
