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Climerware Climerware: Analysis of the strength loss caused by using a girth hitch. Climbing variations of the girth hitch, the dogvine, the mule knot, and the Figure-8. How to tie a bowline and clove hitch one-handed. (Knots) http://www.climerware.com/knot.shtml Sailfree Sailfree: Common sailing knots, including the Figure 8, Square knot, Sheet bend, Clove hitch, and Bowline. Illustrations, instructions, and common uses. (Knots) http://www.sailfree.com/Knots/knots.htm Six Exploding Knots Six Exploding Knots: Covers six knots that untie easily, including the Sliding Butterfly, Double Carrick bend, and Clove Hitch Biting a Bight. Step-by-step illustrations with instructions and a table of properties. (Knots) http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/writing/explode.htm USSDG Sutures USSDG Sutures: Guide to surgical knots, including sutures. (Knots) http://sutures.ussurg.com/education/knot_tying/ Beer Knot Beer Knot: Photos and instructions for tying this variant of the water knot. (Knots) http://beerknot.20m.com/ Knots on the Web Knots on the Web: A collection of knotting resources. (Knots) http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/knotlink.htm Baggy's Rope Box Baggy's Rope Box: Covers the Angler's loop, the Fisherman's knot, and the Friendship knot. Step by step illustrations and instructions. (Knots) http://www.black-panther.org.uk/knots/index.htm Ian's Shoelace Site Ian's Shoelace Site: Illustrations and instructions. Including common, faster and more secure knots. Also a section on different methods of lacing shoes. (Knots) http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/ The Knotting Dictionary of Kännet The Knotting Dictionary of Kännet: Covers some common and some uncommon knots, including the Reef knot, Square knot, Sheepshank, Simple Simon Over, Monkey's Fist, and Vice Versa. Illustrations and common uses. What the knot is called in other languages. User-submitted comments. (Knots) http://www.korpegard.nu/knot/ Team Whiskers Knots Team Whiskers Knots: Catfishing Team. Includes information on baits, knots, rigs, tackle, recipes, and tournaments. (Knots) http://teamwhiskers.tripod.com/knots.html The Prusik Knot The Prusik Knot: Discussion, comments, and tips regarding use for both sailing and climbing. History. (Knots) http://fmg-www.cs.ucla.edu/geoff/prusik_knot.html Knot Knowledge Knot Knowledge: Covers single loop knots, double loop knots, hitches, friction knots, bends, and stopper knots. Step by step instructions with photos. Definitions of terminology. (Knots) http://www.iland.net/~jbritton/ 5.10 Climbing Club: Double Butterfly 5.10 Climbing Club: Double Butterfly: Explanation, illustrations, and instructions. (Knots) http://five.ten.tripod.com/butter.htm The Pitzen Knot The Pitzen Knot: Illustrations and step-by-step instructions. (Knots) http://teosinte2.agron.missouri.edu/flyfishing/pitzen.html University of New England Mountaineering Club University of New England Mountaineering Club: Covers the Alpine Butterfly, Bowline, Clove hitch, and Fisherman's knot. Animation and common uses. (Knots) http://www.une.edu.au/~unemc/alpbutt.htm Rec.crafts.knots FAQ Rec.crafts.knots FAQ: Frequently asked questions for the newsgroup, covering resources, recommendations, and links. (Knots) http://www.msen.com/~pwmeek/knots/knot-faq.html The Lehigh Group The Lehigh Group: Covers common marine knots, plus the Hangman's knot, the Scaffold knot, and the Gallows knot. Illustrations and common uses. (Knots) http://www.lehighgroup.com/KNOTS.HTM Sporting Adventures Kids Knots Sporting Adventures Kids Knots: Covers the Bowline, the Fisherman's, the Clove hitch, and the Blood knot. Animated with instructions. Requires Shockwave Player. (Knots) http://www.spav.com/sa/sakids/coolstuff/knots/default.html Animated Knot Tying Software Animated Knot Tying Software: Downloadable demonstration software (Knots) http://members.aol.com/idfrank/knots.html Ropeworks Ropeworks: A book of knots, hitches, splicing, lashing and rope making. (Knots) http://www.northnet.org/ropeworks/index.html Knot Knotes Knot Knotes: Trivia, jokes, records, projects, and games. Knot basics. Downloadable fonts. (Knots) http://whatknot.tripod.com/knots/knot.htm New Zealand Speleological Society New Zealand Speleological Society: Covers common caving knots including the Figure 8, Figure 9, Alpine Butterfly, Italian hitch, and Tape knot. Illustrations and common uses. (Knots) http://www.massey.ac.nz/~sglasgow//nzss/knots.htm Best Knots for Fishing and Outdoors Best Knots for Fishing and Outdoors: Illustrations and instructions for a large number of knots used in fishing, boating and paddling. (Knots) http://www.netknots.com Grogono Animated Knots Grogono Animated Knots: Includes information on knots for boating and scouting. (Knots) http://www.grogono.com/knot/ Alrama's Knots Alrama's Knots: Animated graphics of several knots being tied. (Knots) http://alrama.tripod.com/cgi-bin/list.pl Caving Knots Caving Knots: Illustrated guide to the most commonly used knots in underground exploration. (Knots) http://www.geocities.com/knotsforcaving/ iKnot iKnot: Sells a video showing knots and splices tied from the user's perspective. Also how to create a rope making machine. (Knots) http://iknot.net Irish Climbing Irish Climbing: Covers common climbing knots, including five friction knots for ascending the rope. Illustrations and common uses. (Knots) http://www.climbing.ie/knots.html Rope Rescue Rope Rescue: Covers common rescue knots including the Tensionless hitch, Mariner's knot, and Inline Figure 8. Illustrations and appropriate uses. (Knots) http://www.rescue70.org/roperes.htm#Knots Ropers Knots Pages Ropers Knots Pages: Index of knots with links, illustrations, and descriptions. (Knots) http://www.realknots.com/ Ruckus Society Ruckus Society: Covers the Fisherman's knot, Bowline, Prusik, Water knot and several hitches. Illustrations and common uses. (Knots) http://www.ruckus.org/resources/manuals/knots/ Sophia-Antipolis Speleogical Society Sophia-Antipolis Speleogical Society: Covers common caving knots including the double figure-8 on a bight and the farmer's knot. Illustrations. (Knots) http://www-sop.inria.fr/agos-sophia/sis/Techniques/knots.html Notable Knot Index Notable Knot Index: New, useful, and interesting bends, loops, hitches, and knots. (Knots) http://www.geocities.com/roo_two/knotindex.html Blue Ridge Mountain Rescue Group Blue Ridge Mountain Rescue Group: Covers climbing and rescue knots including how to make a seat harness from webbing and the bowline-on-a-coil. Photos and instructions. (Knots) http://brmrg.med.virginia.edu/knots/knots.html