Avoid getting yourself in a tangle with the ultimate guide to tying and using knots! Whichever knotty scenario you find yourself in, from in your own garden, to up in the mountains or across seas, this reference book will take you from novice to expert rope tier.Covering more than 100 knots for climbing, sailing, horseriding, survival, camping, and fishing as well as for gardening, DIY, medical, and even decorative purposes. The photographs of every step use strands of rope in different colours so you can clearly see how to tie each knot. Inside this visual guide, youll find Accessible text and tables that explain the features and benefits of each knot Easy to follow stepbystep instructions and pictures for over 100 knots Sequence spreads displaying the top five knots you need for a range of purposes, from sailing and fishing to gardening and giftwrapping Fun facts about some of the oldest knots and their history Essential information on choosing and using different types of rope and how to maintain themYoull learn all about the fascinating stories behind how many of these knots were first tied as well as their original functions. Each knot has simple to follow instructions on the features and benefits and what they can be used for. Includes knots such as figureofeights, reef knots, highwaymans hitches, and monkeys fists. Find out about techniques like sheer lashing and the constrictor knot. The book begins by teaching you all about rope materials and construction and...

Binding: Paperback;400 pages; Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd; Classification: WDH; Weight: 568 g; Dimensions: 100 x 189 x 32

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