The BRMRG Knot Review
-- Schedule --- FAQ --- Levels
--- Documents --- Knots --
-- Training Guide ---
Written and developed by Jason Dalton 1995-1999
This Web page is for the training and reference of the Blue Ridge Mountain Rescue Group Inc. It is not intended to replace competent training on how to safely and correctly tie knots used for Wilderness Search and Rescue. Please seek instruction if you are interested in learning to tie these knots, and use this resource as a practice and refresher aid..
Click on a knot and you will get an illustrated tutorial on how to tie it and the usage for each knot. Memorize all of this information.
FTM Knots
- overhand
- square knot
- figure-8
- figure-8 bend
- figure-8 loop
- bowline
- taut-line hitch
- girth hitch
- prüssik
- water knot
- barrell knot
- ASRC triple redundant seat harness
FTL Knots
- sheet bend
- frost knot
- butterfly knot
- one-way knot
- bowline-on-a-coil
- load-releasing hitch
- cross-chest harness
- Münter hitch
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