Rope Work

  1. Explain how the low-impact camping method relates to ropework.
  2. Whipping and fusing
      Demonstrate whipping the ends of a natural fiber rope.
      Demonstrate fusing the ends of a synthetic rope.
  3. Tie the following knots and describe their usefulness: ☐ square knot ☐ bowline ☐ two half-hitches ☐ taut line hitch ☐ clove hitch ☐ timber hitch
  4. Tie the following lashings and describe their function:
      5. Square
      Diagonal
      Shear
      Tripod
      Round
      Floor
  5. Lash the following trestles:
      X-Trestle
      A-Trestle
      H-Trestle.
      Make a useful structure for camp using at least three different types of lashings.