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Knot Tying Importance
Tying the Right Knots
What Is a Good Knot?
Tying Scouting Knots
Overhand & Double Overhand Knots
Tying Slipknots
Tying Larkshead Knots
About the Square Knot
Tying Square Knots
Different Ways to Tie Square Knots
Untying Square Knots
Tying Albright Knots
Tying Surgeon's Knots
Tying Surgeon's Shoe Knots
Tying Constrictor Knots
Whipping With Constrictor Knots
Tying Overhand Stopper Knots
Tying Double & Triple Overhand Stopper Knots
Tying Fisherman's Knots
Tying Double Fisherman's Knots
Tying Sheet Bend Knots
Tying Double Sheet Bend Knots
Making a Sling With Rope
Wrapping Rope Slings
Summary: The right knots are easier to untie and don't damage rope. Learn about tying the right knots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.
Derek Tarnow has been playing the guitar for over twelve years. He is currently working on a guitar performance degree with an emphasis in jazz. Tarnow is well trained in both jazz and...read more
"So one also might ask; why do I need to learn your knots? I can just tie knots randomly and make things work. And that's true, generally you can; you can just tie a random knot and knot up a rope. But knots are, the standard knots that people use are a lot easier to untie and they also don't damage your rope. If you have like a big jumble of knots in your rope, it's generally impossible to untie or very difficult and when you use them you're; you're hurting your rope and dangering yourself possibly, especially if you're using it for applications in rescuing or climbing; or stuff like that. So that's why knowing good knots is important."
eHow Article: Tying the Right Knots
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