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Navigation by the Stars, in the southern hemisphere, is pretty easy, ‘X’ marks the spot. In the Northern hemisphere, We really on Ursa Major a.k.a. ‘The Big Dipper’ a.k.a. ‘The Great Bear’ to mark our way to Ursa Minor ‘The Little Bear’ – similar in shape but much much dimmer. This is where the Northern… Read More Navigation by the Stars
The figure eight is a popular knot with climbers, most climbers use this knot to connect their rope to their harness. The figure eight is easy to tie, easy to check and easy to release, even after a heavy load. It’s very unlikely to become undone, however, most climbers will add a safety because their… Read More Figure Eight Knot
The prusick hitch is very similar to the klemheist hitch. Both these knots are gripping/sliding hitches typically tied with a loop of cord to grip a rope. In order for the hitch to grip, the hitch is tied using a slightly narrower gauge cord than the rope it is gripping. Can slide this knot along… Read More Prusik Hitch
The best thing about a clove hitch is that it is very easy to tie and untie. Whilst is is not a sliding adjustable knot, it is very easy, when not under load, to adjust the length. This knot is commonly used for climbing anchors and works really well under light tension. When completely without… Read More Clove Hitch
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