Knots & cord
Figure-eight stopper, round turn and two half hitches, guyline cord materials and why knot-strength percentages disagree. Practice notes, not ratings.
Camp knots and cord for practice and for jobs such as guylines and ridgelines. None of these guides rates a knot for climbing, rescue or lifting; learn those from a qualified instructor.
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How to tie a figure-eight stopper knot, and tell it from an overhand
Tie a figure-eight stopper knot in four steps, recognise a correct one by its two lobes, and compare it with an overhand stopper. Practice only.
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Tying a round turn and two half hitches to a fixed camp post
Tie a round turn and two half hitches around a fixed post or tree at camp, check the knot before you rely on it, and untie it after load.
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Why knot strength percentages disagree, and why none is a working load
Why published knot strength percentages disagree, why breaking strength is not a working load, and what the Knot bench retention figure does.
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Choosing guyline cord: stretch, knot creep and construction
Guyline cord materials compared: nylon, polyester and UHMWPE on stretch, knot creep and friction heat, plus construction, diameter and reflective tracers.