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10 TO WEIGHT A HEAVING LINE
61a 61b
61c 61d
61 MONKEY’S FIST
The Monkey’s Fist is the knot of three times (61b). Next turn at right
traditional choice for weighting the angles again and circle the second
end of a heaving line. In most set of loops (61c) by passing the line
instances it is heavy enough on round inside the first (original) set
its own to carry a light line a long way of loops. At that point the fist is
when thrown, but occasionally the fist completed, but needs to be worked
is given greater weight by including a tight (and a weight put in if really
stone or other weight in its centre. If needed) so that it ends up as in 61d.
that is done, the heaving line must be If it’s made in three strand line the
used with particular care to avoid end can be spliced into the standing
injuring anyone. part, but if it is made with braided
To begin the fist, form three turns rope the end can be seized (52) to the
(61a) before turning the line at right standing part.
angles and circling the first loops
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