Knots for Webbing and Anchors: The Overhand on a Bight

OVERHAND ON A BIGHT The other "most-useful" knot in webbing is another overhand-type, the Overhand on a Bight. This is tied in webbing just as it is in rope.

Anchor Techniques, Knots, Tech Tips, Rigging the RopetjonesNovember 22, 2012anchoring, basic canyoneering knots, basic climbing knots, bight, Canyoneering, canyoneering knots, climbing knots, Knots for Canyoneering, overhand, tubular webbing, anchors, webbing, tech tips

Figure Eight on a Bight & Variations

Among the most useful of knots for canyoneering, the Figure of Eight on a Bight produces a strong loop for clipping into…

Knots, Tech TipstjonesNovember 2, 2012Bunny Ears Figure Eight, Figure Eight on a Bight, Figure Nine on a Bight, Knots for Canyoneering, Knots for Rope, tech tips

The Stone Knot (aka Stein Knot): A Canyoneering Secret Weapon

The Stone Knot (or Stein Knot) is a blocking knot technique that can improve safety and speed things up on canyoneering descents.

Knots, Rigging the Rope, Tech TipstjonesMay 10, 2012Canyoneering, fiddlestick, stein knot, stone knot, technique, knots, Knots for Rope, Knots for Canyoneering, tech tips

How to Tie Two Ropes Together

There is a lot of discussion about the "best" knot for tying two ropes together. For canyoneering, for climbing, for whatever!

Knots, Tech TipstjonesMay 8, 2012Canyoneering, connecting rope, edk knot, european death knot, how to tie two ropes together, joining two ropes, knots for tying two ropes together, tying ropes together, tying two ropes together, tech tips, Knots for Rope, Knots for Canyoneering, knots

Simple Canyoneering Knots: The Overhand and Figure Eight Knots

"To me the simple act of tying a knot is an adventure in unlimited space. A bit of string provides a dimensional latitude that is unique among the entities." ~Clifford W. Ashley,

Knots, Tech TipstjonesMay 8, 2012basic canyoneering knots, basic climbing knots, bight, canyoneering knots, climbing knots, figure eight knot, figure eight knots, figure nine knot, how to tie a knot, overhand, tech tips, knots, Knots for Rope, Knots for Canyoneering

Biner Blocks and Pull Cord Techniques for Backcountry Canyoneering

Knowing how to rig a carabiner block (biner block) and pull cord allows for retrievable single-rope rappels, creating several advantages for the backcountry canyoneer.

Rigging the Rope, Tech TipstjonesApril 27, 2012biner block, Canyoneering, carabiner block, pull cord, tech tips, Knots for Rope, Knots for Canyoneering, knots