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Subject: [Towertalk] Knots
From: n6tqs@arrl.net (n6tqs@arrl.net)
Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2002 12:55:50 -0500 (EST)
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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