RIG CH.3 Flashcards
What do all knots and hitches have in common?
They are tied by a combination of bights, loops, and round turns
What is the standing part of the rope?
The longest section of the rope
What is the running end of the rope?
The running end of the rope is the free end of a rope used to tie knots
What is a bight?
The bight is a loop formed by placing the running end of the rope parallel to the standing part of the rope.
What is the knot efficiency of the Bowline?
65%
When is the bowline typically used?
Used when a temporary eye is needed.
What is the bowline’s greatest quality?
Easily untied after taking a load.
What is the knot efficiency of the running bowline?
50%
When is a running bowline typically used?
Used in various situations when a choke is needed
What is the knot efficiency of the bowline on a bight?
65%
When is a bowline on a bight typically used?
Used when a temporary eye is needed and the available rope is longer than desired
What is the knot efficiency of the clove hitch?
60%
When is a clove hitch typically used?
Used to fasten a rope around an object.
What is the knot efficiency of the square knot?
60%
When is a square knot typically used?
Used for securing a rope or line around an object.
