There are many excellent web sites devoted to knot tying. See our Links for some. CMRU uses a few specialized knots and knot combinations that are illustrated below, along with explanations of how we use them and why they were chosen. Dog 'n Tails Hitch Double Figure 8 Knot on a bight Double Loop Bowline Knot - removed pending update (10 Jan 2003) Double Sheet Bend backed up with a split Double Fisherman's Knot Quick Release Prusik Hitch Tandem Prusik Hitches

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