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Knot Practice

As shown in the required reading and on-line, practice these knots:
  • Overhand knot
  • Figure 8 knot  (all variations)
  • Butterfly knot
  • Double Fisherman knot
  • Water knot
  • Clove hitch
  • Girth hitch
  • Prusik hitch
  • Muenter hitch
If you do not already own climbing gear, then buy a five-foot section of 5mm accessory cord and a five-foot section of tubular webbing at a climbing or outdoor shop.  Bring this accessory cord and webbing with you to the course for further practice.