Knots
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 12:21PM Knowing about rigging, ropes and knots are all valuable skills for river rescuers. Here are some that are easy to tie, easy to untie and easy to identify.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
All knots reduce the minimum breaking strength of the line (approx. 50%)
Knots take some students a while to grasp. Teach knots just before lunch or end of day. Request students learn knots in advance by going to Animated Knots www.animatedknots.com
Useful Knots for Swiftwater Rescue
Figure 8 (Stopper)
Figure 8 Follow Through (Loop)
Figure 8 Follow Through (Bight)
Figure 8 on a Bight
Double Figure of 8
Directional Figure of 8
Alpine Butterfly
Clove Hitch
Tensionless Hitch (No Knot)
Useful Knots For Swiftwater Rescue (Webbing)
Water Knot
Patagonia Knot (Overhand & Overhand)
Teaching Tips
Send a list of knots and the www.animated.com website out to students in advance.
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