AY Honors/Knot Tying/Answer Key

1. Define the following terms:

a. Bight

The part of the rope or line, between the end and the standing part, on which a knot is formed

b. Running end

The free end of the rope, usually shorter. This is the end of the rope in which a knot is being tied.

c. Standing part

The part of the rope between the Running end and the Standing end (the end that doesn't move, think of it as if someone is holding it)

d. Underhand loop

A loop formed by passing the running end of a line under the standing part.

e. Overhand loop

A loop formed by passing the running end of a line over the standing part.

f. Turn

g. Bend

A bend is used to tie two ropes together, as in the Sheetbend. Technically, even the Reef knot is a bend

h. Hitch

A hitch is used to tie a rope to a spar, ring or post, such as the Clove hitch. Hitches can also be used to tie one rope ONTO another rope, as in the Rolling hitch.

i. Splice

A knot formed by interweaving strands of rope rather than whole lines. More time consuming but usually stronger than simple knots.

j. Whipping

A binding knot used to prevent another line from fray.

2. Know how to care for rope.

• a. Keep the rope clean.
• b. Always coil a rope before storing it.
• c. Make sure wet rope is dry before coiling it.
• d. Return rope to its proper place after using it.

3. Describe the difference between laid rope and braided rope and list three uses of each.

In laid rope, three bundles of fiber or twine are twisted in the same direction, placed close to each other, and allowed to twist together. In braided rope, the fibers are woven together, often around some core material.

Uses of Laid Rope

1. Repels water
2. Able to withstand immense strain.

Uses of Braided Rope

1. Works well with pulleys and rigging.
2. Spinning (lariats and lassos)

4. Identify the following types of rope:

a. Manila

b. Sisal

c. Nylon

d. Polypropylene

7. Make a six-foot piece of three-strand twisted rope from native materials or twine.

Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Knots/Making rope

References

"Why Knot? an introduction to knots, splices & rope" DVD and rope available through AdventSource.org. Every requirement is completely covered by this resource.