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How to Ascend a Rope Mechanically
Ascending a rope with mechanical ascenders is required for most wall climbs. Doing it right is required to stay alive.
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How to Moor a Boat With a Helix Anchor
A helix anchor is a shaft with a helix (screw) on one end, to be screwed into the sea bottom, lake bottom...
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How to Tie a Square Knot Properly
Also known as a reef knot, the square knot is secure and easy to untie. Get out a piece of rope and...
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How to Tie Sliding Knots
Sliding knots, or slip knots, are good to use with homemade necklace and bracelet designs because they give the piece flexibility. You...
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Instructions for Making Hemp Necklaces
Create a homemade fashion statement with a simple hemp necklace. Simple knots make the necklace appear deceivingly complex to create, and adding...
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How to Tie a Bow Tie
Tying a bow tie is, admittedly, more difficult than tying a regular necktie. But with practice and a little dexterity, you won't...
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How to Stitch a Basic African Helix
An African helix stitch is unique in that the beads are only passed through once. All the weaving is done by looping...
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Different Knots for Plastic String
Plastic string comes in two general types: round (which is often tubular, like telephone wire insulation) and flat. The round kinds are...
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The Best Knots for 550 Paracord
Paracord is a strong and durable cord with a woven exterior and seven interior strands. In a survival situation the cord can...
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How to Assemble a DNA Helix Model
The double helical structure of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) has become one of the most recognizable symbols in science. Beyond its symbolism, an...
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How to Tie a Munter Friction Knot
Comments. Video Transcript. What I'm going to demonstrate now is the Munter Friction Hitch. This is one that is used a lot...
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How to Tie the Figure 8 Knot for Rock Climbing
Learn how to tie the figure 8 knot for rock climbing in order to stay locked into your hiking gear, prevent slippage...
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How to Tie a Butcher's Knot
A butcher's knot is so named because it is used almost exclusively by professional chefs and butchers to tie up meat. This...
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How to Tie a Nail Knot
The nail knot is used to attach fly line backing to the fly line or a leader to the fly line in...
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How to Lock a Rope With a Climber's Knot
Locking off a rope using knots or hitches is a practice used often by rock climbers, tree climbers, cavers and others who...
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How to Tie a Bale Sling Hitch Knot
Learn how to tie a correct Bale Sling Hitch knot for hiking, climbing, or sailing in this free knot tying video clip.
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Climbing Rope Technique
Various types of people, including rock climbers and tree climbers, use rope-climbing techniques. Expert advice should be sought before utilizing either mechanical...
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How to Make a Cat Tree Tube
Setting up a cat tree tube can provide your feline companion with a safe place to play--or hide, if that is what...
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How to Tie a Monkey Ball Knot
The monkey ball knot or monkey's fist was once used to weight the end of a rope for throwing it to another...
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How to Use a Petzl Croll
The Petzl Croll is made to be used during caving, mountaineering and professional rescue situations. The Croll is an ascender that uses...