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17 Cards in this Set
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What can lines be secured too? |
1) An object 2)Another Line 3)part of itself |
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When tying a knot what are the terms used to describe the different parts of the line? |
Running end Standing part Bight Tail |
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What is the Running end? |
The part of the line which is used to perform the knot by movement around the standing part. |
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Describe the standing part |
The part of the line which the running end passes to form the knot ; and generally that part which takes all the strain |
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Describe the tail |
The short part of the line which is left outside the knot when tied ; 50cm should be left to prevent unraveling |
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What’s a bight |
A section of the line formed by bringing the running end Parallel or crossing the standing part |
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What are the qualities of a good knot |
-Easy to tie -Easy to untie -not be damage -carry out the function it was employed to do safely and without slipping |
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What is the purpose of a half hitch |
Used in conjunction with other knots for securing suctions |
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Purpose of round turn and two half hitches |
Used to secure a line to any round objects |
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Overhand knot |
-Used as a stopper knot -identity damage on a hose |
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Purpose of a figure of 8 knot |
Used as a stopper knot |
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Purpose of double sheet bend |
A secure method of joining two lines of unequal thickness |
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Purpose of fisherman knot |
A secure method of joining two lines of equal thickness |
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Purpose of clove hitch |
Secure a line to a round object and pull at a right angle |
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Purpose of rolling hitch |
Used to secure a line to any round object so that the knot will not slip along the object when subject to a sideways pull is applied |
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Purpose of bowline |
Used when non-slipping noose is required: can be used to secure a person when harness is unavailable |
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Purpose of running bowline |
Used when slipping noose is required : it can be put on a belt ring or spar Not to be tied on a person |
