The Clove Hitch

KNOT

• Know - what to do
• Need - to know
• Other - methods of
• Tying - rope

Can be purchased from your local hardware store.

Clove Hitch - Uses

• Useful for hoisting timbers, tools and fastening a rope at right angles
• Generally formed from common ropes found around the house, workshop, car etc

Clove Hitch - Uses

• Good anchoring knot which can be easily untied
• Used as a general purpose knot

Clove Hitch – Rope Types

• Different rope types will impact on the performance of the knot
• Using synthetic ropes
• Using Kermantel ropes

Knot Safety

• Select knots which are appropriate
• Protect your knot end with a thumb knot
• Rope tail needs to be min 75mm
• Don't leave knots in ropes

Knot Strength

• Ropes when knotted lose strength.
• A Clove Hitch has an effective strength of 60-70% when tied

Questions

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