How to Tie a Rope Harness for Hill Walking.
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How to Tie a Rope Harness for Hill Walking.
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This is a simple harness that is ideal for confidence roping when out on the hills, it also makes a good improvised harness for rescue situations that is a lot safe than non adjustable loop of rope, where the victim may slip out of.
Once tied, the rope be flaked into a dry bag with the loop easily accessible, ready in case it is needed.
This is a simple harness that is ideal for confidence roping when out on the hills, it also makes a good improvised harness for rescue situations that is a lot safe than non adjustable loop of rope, where the victim may slip out of.
Once tied, the rope be flaked into a dry bag with the loop easily accessible, ready in case it is needed.
Stopper Knot
The first bit to tie is the stopper knot, this prevents the loop from tightening too much.
It is basically a corkscrew knot (with two twists), barrel knot, or one half of a double fishermans knot, depending on what you want to call it.
It is basically a corkscrew knot (with two twists), barrel knot, or one half of a double fishermans knot, depending on what you want to call it.
Sliding Knot
The sliding knot is the same knot again, but tied around the rope, above the stopper knot.
You end up with a loop that can be slid open, stepped into, then slid closed up to the stopper knot, creating a secure fit.
It might be worth readjusting the stopper knot at this point, so that you get a snug, but not to tight fit.
You end up with a loop that can be slid open, stepped into, then slid closed up to the stopper knot, creating a secure fit.
It might be worth readjusting the stopper knot at this point, so that you get a snug, but not to tight fit.