Page 21 - Jim Whippy - Reeds Knot Handbook

FIreMan’s chaIr Knot

3
Pull the right side of
overhand Knots and hItches B A the left side of loop A
loop B through loop A
from above, downwards;
at the same time pull
through loop B from
below, upwards.

4
Adjust the size of the
loops required – this will
depend on the size of the
person to be rescued –
A B
and tighten the knot.

5
To lock loop A, tie a half
hitch making sure its
standing part is around
loop B.
A B

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