This document provides information on different types of ropes and how to tie 7 basic knots. It discusses natural and synthetic ropes, as well as static and dynamic ropes. The key knots covered are the thumb knot, figure of 8 knot, reef knot, fisherman's knot, bowline, single sheet bend, and clove hitch. Proper rope maintenance is also outlined, including storing ropes in a well-ventilated area away from chemicals and sunlight.

1. KNOTS

2. Know more about ropes
Learn how to tie the 7 basic knots
To understand the function of each
knot
LESSON OBJECTIVES

3. Different types of ropes
How to maintain ropes
The different parts of a rope
7 knots
Thumb knot
Figure of 8 knot
Reef knot
Fisherman’s knot
Bowline
Single sheet bend
Clove hitch
SCOPE

4. TYPE OF ROPES

5. E.g. Hemps,
Manila, Cotton
Low cost &
density
Rot easily in
humid conditions
Not as strong as
other type of ropes
NATURAL FIBRE ROPES

6. E.g. Nylon, Polyester
Stronger & lighter than
natural fibre ropes of
same size
More resistant to rot
Able to withstand great
shocks
Smoother
More prone to
overheating
SYNTHETIC ROPES

7. Stiff and allows very
little stretch
Durable
Used mainly in
hauling, rappelling
STATIC ROPES

8. More elastic than static
ropes
Can stretch under a
heavy load to absorb
great shocks
Durable
Used in belaying,
climbing
DYNAMIC ROPES

9. ROPE MAINTENANCE

10. Keep ropes in a well-ventilated room,
away from chemicals
Keep away from direct sunlight
Always clean & dry ropes before
storage
Always check for wear & tear
HOW TO MAINTAIN ROPES

11. THE DIFFERENT PARTS OF A ROPE

12. 1. Thumb knot
2. Figure of 8 knot
3. Reef knot
4. Fisherman’s knot
5. Bowline
6. Single sheet band
7. Clove hitch
7 KNOTS

13. A.K.A “overhand
knot”
Used as a stopper
knot
For general use,
camping, sailing,
fishing
THUMB KNOT

14. Used as a stopper
knot(easier to untie
than thumb knots) or
for the sheets of a
boat
For general use, rock
climbing, camping,
sailing, fishing
FIGURE OF 8 KNOT

15. Used to join 2 ropes
of the same
diameter
For general use,
camping, sailing,
first aid (quick
release).
REEF KNOT

16. Used to join two
slippery ropes of
the same diameter
together
For fishing,
climbing, camping
FISHERMAN’S KNOT

17. • Used to form a
loop
• For climbing,
sailing, camping,
rescue
BOWLINE

18. • Used to join two
ropes of different
thickness together
• For general Use,
camping, sailing
SINGLE SHEET BEND

19. Used as an anchor
knot on round
objects such as
poles
For general use,
camping, sailing,
climbing,
pioneering.
CLOVE HITCH

20. Different types of
ropes have different
usages and
applications where
their properties are
best utilized.
Understanding these
concepts will allow us
to choose the most
suitable ropes for
different situations.
CONCLUSION