Often called a square knot. It's used for reefing, since by pulling
on one free end, you can upset it, and then slip the other line
off the end. Given its limitations, it's a knot with limited
usefulness, even if it is very common.
I'm not surprised it's not on that page.
73, doug
From: Bob Harmon <k6uj@pacbell.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2002 02:03:16 -0800
What's a reef knot ? Couldn't find it on the web page.
73,
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Walker" <va3mw@rogers.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2002 8:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Towertalk] Knots
> After 3 Worrell 1000's, lots of Keel boat racing over the past 20 years
(am
> I that old??), etc., I've also NEVER seen a bowline undo, unless it was on
> very inexpensive nylon rope. A half-hitch on the loose end prevented
that.
>
> Learn it, the reef knot, a clove hitch, and the sheet bed (see
> http://131.230.57.1/knots.htm) and you will be set for life. Make sure
you
> understand the role of each knot. A figure 8 is also very handy to know.
>
> Mike VA3MW
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