The Knot Tying Bible: Climbing, Camping, Sailing, Fishing, Everyday

The Knot Tying Bible: Climbing, Camping, Sailing, Fishing, Everyday
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A guide to tying more than 70 of the most useful and dependable knots.The Knot Tying Bible is a complete guide to selecting, tying and using a wide array of knots, useful for everything from hauling logs to securing the canoe to wrapping a present. Beginners can master the basics before progressing to the more difficult knots. Experienced rope users can enjoy new knot challenges and discoveries.Using a dual approach of photographs and written instructions explaining step-by-step how to tie knots, the book includes:A comprehensive introduction to ropeMaterial properties of rope typesHow to select, care for and store all types of ropeRopeworking termsDescriptions of rope constructions and outlines of breaking strainsInformation and ideas for using each knotPicture icons. A "hands-on" knot directory outlines the function and formation of over 70 knots and categorizes them according to physical properties, making it easy to find the right knot for the job at hand. The knots are set out in ten chapters includes:Quick-Tie Knots: overhand knot, cow hitch, figure-eight knotEasy-release Knots: the bow knot, the reef knotHold-Fast Knots: the surgeon's knot, Klemheist knotSliding Knots: slip knot, trucker's hitch, running bowlineLoop Knots: Englishman's loop, neck halter, angler's loopKnots for Joining Ropes: Carrick bend, double fisherman's bendShortening Knots: chain knot and sheepshankWeight-adding Knots: Stevedore knot, monkey's fist, stopper knotLashings: Cross lashing, parallel lashing, transom knotDecorative Knots: the Turk's head and the true lover's. Knowing the right knot to use and how to tie it can make life easier -- and safer. The Knot Tying Bible is a timeless resource that will be useful just about anywhere for just about anything. An essential purchase.

Specifications

Format:
Spiral-bound
Author:
Colin Jarman
Pages:
224 pages
Dimensions (IN):
7.9 x 6.5 x 1
ISBN:
9781770852099
Supplier/Publisher:
Firefly Books
Published Date:
2013

Material Options

PAPER CHARTS

Our paper charts are printed on high resolution, heavyweight, water-resistant paper, using state of the art printing technology. The paper and printing process has been certified by NOAA and deemed to be suitable to withstand the rigors of use in the marine environment.

FULL SIZED PAPER CHARTS ARE CERTIFIED FOR CARRIAGE ABOARD COMMERCIAL VESSELS		 WATERPROOF CHARTS

Our waterproof charts are printed on a
very durable, extremely tear resistant,
waterproof material using state of the art
printing technology. The waterproof
material accepts pencil markings well and
also erases well. The paper and printing process has been certified by NOAA and deemed to be suitable to withstand the
rigors of use in the marine environment.

TIP: If you plan to frame or laminate a chart using heat, then do not choose waterproof because the material can melt under heat.

FULL SIZED WATERPROOF CHARTS ARE CERTIFIED FOR CARRIAGE ABOARD COMMERCIAL VESSELS

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SMALL FORMAT CHARTS
These are up-to-date, NOAA charts simply
reduced in size so that the small dimension of the chart is 21”, the long dimension is proportionally reduced. These charts are not printed to full size, therefore the scale is not the same as the full size NOAA chart, however the scale bars on the charts are proportionally reduced in size, and can be used for reference. These charts are not recommended for navigation.

SMALL FORMAT CHARTS ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOR CARRIAGE ABOARD COMMERCIAL VESSELS
These are up-to-date, NOAA charts simply enlarged in size so that the small dimension of the chart is 42”, the long dimension is proportionally enlarged. These charts are printed beyond full size, therefore the scale is not the same as the full size NOAA chart, however the scale bars on the charts are proportionally enlarged in size, and can be used for reference.

LARGE FORMAT CHARTS ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOR CARRIAGE ABOARD COMMERCIAL VESSELS

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BOOKLET CHARTS

Made to help recreational boaters locate themselves on the water. It has been reduced in scale for convenience, but otherwise contains all the information of the full-scale nautical chart. The bar scales have also been reduced, and are accurate when used to measure distances in these BookletCharts.

• Professionally printed and staple-bound using high quality, durable paper.

• Includes Notices to Mariners

• Printed on-demand with the latest data from NOAA

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DECORATIVE ANTIQUED CHARTS

This is a unique line of decorative charts prepared by Paradise Cay Publications.

  • This is an art piece prepared with the look of a well-used chart with the patina of antique parchment.
  • Printed on our high-quality heavy paper.
  • We have added an additional border to allow for framing.
  • Shipped rolled, never folded.

The short side of the chart is always printed at 36" and the long side will vary depending on the chart - please do not order framing prior to receiving the chart. These will memorialize your favorite coastal area in vintage style and we have added to the standard border of the typical NOAA chart to allow for a more professional, frame-ready presentation.

DECORATIVE CHARTS ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOR CARRIAGE ABOARD COMMERCIAL VESSELS