The Field Guide to Knots
Author | : Bob Holtzman |
Publisher | : The Experiment |
Total Pages | : 194 |
Release | : 2015-09-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781615192762 |
ISBN-13 | : 161519276X |
Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: A Fasten-ating Guide to Knots for Every Adventure! The perfect knot can make any job quicker, easier, and safer—whether you need to build a shelter, tether a horse, rappel down a cliff, or moor a boat. In The Field Guide to Knots, veteran outdoorsman Bob Holtzman helps you: Select and tie the right knot for any task Identify and untie existing knots Choose and maintain your rope, and more! With more than 80 time-tested knots and more than 600 color photos, this Field Guide is indispensible for backpackers, climbers, sailors, anglers, hunters, equestrians—and anyone else who’s ever needed to change a sail, reposition a climbing rope, or splice a tent pole!