Step 11 of 11 · Tie Five Knots That Do Real Jobs
Use cases and pass criteria
Use cases and pass criteria — step 11 of 11 in Tie Five Knots That Do Real Jobs. Use the figure-8 at the end of a rappel rope (stopper prevents sliding off the end), at the end of a sail sheet (prevents the line from…
Free outdoor skills tip: Use cases and pass criteria (step 11 of 11 from "Tie Five Knots That Do Real Jobs").
Use the figure-8 at the end of a rappel rope (stopper prevents sliding off the end), at the end of a sail sheet (prevents the line from escaping the block), or at the end of a tarp guyline before a tensioner (prevents the line from pulling through the grommet).
You pass this course when you can tie all five knots from memory in under 15 seconds each, state the use case for each, and demonstrate that each holds under a firm two-handed pull. Tie them at a table, then outside on real anchors: a tent stake, a tree, a rack bar, and a post. If any knot slips or capsizes, re-dress and retest until it holds.
You'll need
- All five knots tied from memory
- Each tied in under 15 seconds
- Use case stated for each
- Each holds under two-handed pull
- Tested on real anchors outside the table
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