Author : Neville Olliffe
Publisher : Adlard Coles Nautical Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 32,97 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 : Skills Institute Press
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 47,38 MB
Release : 2017-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1607653990
This guidebook with basic seaman knots and fancy rope work is great for Boy Scouts and boaters alike. Rope is an essential tool to boaters, campers, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts. Knowing the proper way to tie knots is important. With a little practice, anyone can learn how to tie the strongest knot.
Author : Geoffrey Budworth
Publisher : Southwater Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,74 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Knots and splices
ISBN : 9781844767847
Covers 60 different knots, hitches, bends, loops and plaits, together with advice of how each one can be used. Each stage of knot tying is shown in clear photographs accompanied with easy-to-follow explanatory text.
Author : Peter Owen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 22,79 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 : Andrew Adamides
Publisher : Sirius Leisure Kits
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,48 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 : Randy Penn
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 33,83 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 : Peter Owen
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 49,54 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 : Clifford W. Ashley
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 630 pages
File Size : 49,52 MB
Release : 2023-06-20
Category : Reference
ISBN : 3963320001
What else needs to be said about knots? Almost 650 pages of incredible knowledge, presented in a truzly unique manner. This is not a book of knots, it is the BOOK OF KNOTS. Was muss noch über Knoten gesagt werden? Fast 650 Seiten unglaubliches Wissen, präsentiert in einer wahrhaft einzigartigen Weise. Dies ist kein Buch über Knoten, es ist das BUCH DER KNOTEN.
Author : Bob Holtzman
Publisher : The Experiment
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 50,86 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 : Geoffrey Budworth
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 14,99 MB
Release : 2020-02-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1510750452
The Pocket Guide to Outdoor Knots provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step diagrams and instructions for tying over eighty knots. Over 300 full-color illustrations and photographs guide the reader through the stages of tying each knot correctly. This beautifully illustrated, full-color guide unties the mysteries of dozens of knots. Using incredibly clear photographs and diagrams, as well as straightforward, easy-to-follow instructions, any reader can master knots for fishing, boating, camping, and climbing. Climbers will feel safer knowing they have tied the perfect Water or Tape knot. Fishermen will fight big fish with more confidence. There are overhand knots, figure eight knots, bowlines and sheet bends, crossing knots, and more. There is even fascinating "knot lore." Whether for practical use or just for fun, this is a great place to start knotting, so grab a piece of rope, sit back, and enjoy!
