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Plandome Troop 71

Scouts Are KNOT Smart

Every Scout must know his knots and when to use them.  Click on a knot name on the left to view a cool animated instructional video and information page about the knot -- but have your practice rope ready!

Alpine Butterfly (Lineman's) Loop

Back Splice

Barrel Hitch

Bowline*

Cleat Hitch (Halyard)

Clove Hitch*

Coil Unattached Rope

Constrictor (Twisting)

Double Fisherman's

Double Overhand Stopper

Eye Splice

Figure 8

Half Hitch

Lashing - Diagonal*

Lashing - Round*

Lashing - Shear*

Lashing - Square*

Lashing - Tripod*

Marlinspike Hitch

Rolling Hitch

Round Turn w/ Two Half Hitches

Sheet Bend*

Sheepshank

Square (Reef)*

Taut Line (Midshipman's) Hitch*

Timber Hitch

Trucker's Hitch

Whipping*

*Standard Scout Knots

Special Knots

Fleur De Lis

Neckerchief Knots & Folds

Bottle Sling Knot

Carrick Bend Slide

Zepplin Bend

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