The overhand knot and figure eight knot on a bight, can be attached to an anchor leg or used to secure the rope. Tech Video – Overhand knot and figure eight knot on a bight This video is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to qualify as official climbing training. You are responsible …
The Stopper Knot is a great backup to other knots. It can be added to the end of the rope, or after another knot to increase security. This particular knot is most commonly used at the end of the rope; when setting up to rappel, at the end of the rope on the belay side …
The Munter Hitch Knot is often used to descend a rope through a locking carabiner or belay a second in situations when a different device is not available. For example, you accidentally dropped your rappel or belay device. A larger carabiner is recommended to allow the hitch to invert through the carabiner when pulled. The …
The clove hitch is a very simple knot used to attach a rope a carabiner. Is quick and easy to set up and can bear load in both directions of pull. The clove hitch is often used for attaching yourself to an anchor with your rope (rather than using a personal anchor system), building anchors …
The figure eight (8) follow through knot is simple and secure. It can be looped to be tied in to your harness or a carabiner. When tied in for climbing, the tail end must be a minimum of six inches long and for load bearing it should be tighten or snug throughout. Make sure to always …
Cariel practicing safety when approaching a cliff’s edge by attaching himself to a solid anchor “leg” with a kleimheist knot. One of the many things covered during our anchor building class.