Page 15 - Outward Bound Ropes, Knots, and Hitches

Introduction

Disclaimers

In order to achieve the maximum photographic effect, the text may refer to
one type of cord or line while the photographs show another. Trust the text for
information, and trust the photo sequences for the proper knot-tying steps.
It is suggested in several places in this book that a specific knot will work,
if tied correctly, to save or help save a life. This occurs almost exclusively in the
climbing-knot chapters. The use of knots in this book to save or help save a
life, however, should only be undertaken by people qualified to use the knots
appropriately. This is not a how-to book for activities other than the tying of
knots themselves.

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