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Rope Splicing, Knot Tying, & Rigging Books
( Knot Books Splicing Books Rigging Books )
Working with rope is part of the Tree Climber’s trade. We stock a selection of knot books which contain essential climbing knots such as the Klemheist, Blake's Hitch, and more. The Tree Climber’s Companion in our tree climbing books section has the basic arborist knots in it as well. We stock splicing books and dvds and you can find specialized rope splicing tools like the Brion Toss Splice Wand, Samson Rope fids and pushers, and the Point Hudson Phid here.
Knot Card - Outdoor Knots New in 2013!
This handy, compact set of knot instructions brings together twenty of the most commonly used knots in any outdoor activity into one clear reference that is easy to carry anywhere. These knot cards are about the size of your business card, and the instructions are printed clearly on sturdy plastic held together at one corner with a grommet so you can quickly flip to the knot you need. Waterproof, portable, and very handy!
The Outdoor Knots card contains : Bowline,Square Knot, Water Knot, Rolling Hitch, Clove Hitch, Sheet Bend, Prusik Knot, Trucker's Hitch, Mooring Hitch, Butterfly Knot, Bowline on a Bight, Figure Eight, Double Fisherman's Cleat Hitch, Constrictor Knot, Half Hitch, Timber Hitch, Buntline Hitch, Tautline Hitch, and Sheep Shank, all in one compact reference.
The Morrow guide to Knots
647 color photos describe in step-by-step details how to tie 70 of the most useful knots. Clear illustrations with color-coded ropes make tough knots a breeze.
250 pages, softbound, color illustrations & photos.
Arborist's Knots DVD and Book
Clear instruction on the most used arborists' knots for climbing and rigging from the professionals of the ISA. Workbook and DVD available, a great combination. 1 DVD with 50 page spiral bound workbook.
Tree Climber’s Knots
Collection of new frequently used as well as some uncommon arborist knots from German arborist and knot junkie Dirk Lingens. Especially good selection of friction hitches. Lots of color photos and illustrations.
Soft cover, 88 Pages, Color Illustrations
Reeds Knot Handbook
Pocket guide to all the most useful knots, illustrated with step-by-step photos and drawings. Small enough to fit in your pocket, yet covers over 50 knots!
Softcover, 128 pages, color photos and illustrations.
Knots for Climbers
This completely revised and updated edition (Third Edition) of Craig Luebben's bestseller covers the ten essential climbing knots all climbers need to know, then presents sixteen others for special situations. All new color photos, including photos of the knots being used in the field, make learning these knots a cinch! Covered material includes: the Munter hitch, the auto block, the clove hitch, the equalizing figure eight, overview of essential climbing equipment, and much more.
51 pages, soft cover, color photos.
The Ashley Book of Knots New in 2013!
The definitive historical reference for knots, first published in 1945. “Every practical knot - what it looks like, who uses it, where it comes from, and how to tie it.” 610 pages, B&W illustrations, hardbound.
Animated Knots CD-ROM
Learn to tie knots the fun and easy way. This CD-ROM from Grog’s animated knots delivers clear, step by step animations for the most popular and useful knots for climbing, boating, search and rescue and much more! There are over 80 knots on this disc, and each is presented with a detailed animation that shows the critical steps for a properly tied knot. This is a great resource for climbers and a must-have for knot enthusiasts.
Basic Braided Splices
Master rigger Brion Toss discusses splicing techniques, theory, and equipment as it relates to braided ropes. Detailed step-by-step instructions & illustrations from the inventor of the Splice Wand. See also the splicing video by Brion Toss.
122 pages, spiral bound, b&w illustrations.
Making Your Own Eye Splices DVD
Eye Splices video by Brion Toss is packed with almost 3 hours of clear, easy to follow rope splicing instructions. DVD features expanded arborist rope splice section. Covers double braid, 3-strand, spectra, and sta-set splices.
The Splicing Handbook, 3rd Ed.
Barbara Merry's 3rd edition of The Splicing Handbook covers splicing 3-strand and braided ropes. One of our most popular rope books, with clear instructions that make this a handy resource for people making their own rope tools.
150 pages, softbound, b&w illustrations.
Samson Splicing Manual
This new, durable manual features user-friendly directions for the latest splicing techniques. A full-color Samson rope identification chart features 52 different ropes and their corresponding construction and class designation. 158 pages of 30 different splices grouped by 7 types of rope constructions. Laminated, fold-out cover.
159 pages, spiral bound, b&w illustrations.
Samson Splicing DVD
Step by step instruction from “The Strongest Name in Rope”. Delivers instruction on splicing braided ropes the Samson way, in very easy to follow videos. This DVD is also available in our splice training kits.
Splicing Wire & Fiber Rope
Classic manual on splicing wire & 3-strand ropes. Step by step instructions with black and white photos and illustrations.
112 pages, softcover, b&w.