Geoffrey Budworth – författare

Knowing how to tie knots can help you in everything from work around the home, camping and fishing trips, and even art and craft projects. This is a comprehensive guide to 80 of the most useful knots for:- Sailing- Camping- Climbing and abseiling- Home and garden- Fishing and outdoor pursuitsHow to Select and Tie 80 Really Useful Knots contains an explanation of the basic terms used relating to knots and ropes, and cordage. From the rolling hitch to the boa knot, every knot is accompanied by clear step-by-step instructions and illustrations, making this a resource you'll turn to time and time again.As well as a comprehensive glossary that explains many common terms, there's an introduction to knots and ropes, cordage, and a potted history of each of the knots.

The fundamental skill of tying knots is useful in countless situations, both indoors and out. The Book of Knots teaches you which knot to choose and exactly how to tie it, whether you’re constructing a trout fly, repairing a hammock, mooring a boat, securing a load to a car roof rack, or engaging in a rescue or survival situation.This invaluable manual explains through clear line diagrams and step-by-step descriptions how to tie more than 125 practical knots.

Learn how to apply the right knot in any situation - secure and strong enough for the job. Such skill can be essential to the safety and enjoyment of leisure pursuits, such as climbing, sailing and fishing. In rescue, life can depend on it. Here Geoffrey Budworth has selected over 100 of the best knots from his lifetime's experience of knots.

Learn how to apply the right knot in any situation - secure and strong enough for the job. Such skill can be essential to the safety and enjoyment of leisure pursuits, such as climbing, sailing and fishing. In rescue, life can depend on it. Here Geoffrey Budworth has selected over 100 of the best knots from his lifetime''s experience of knots.

Knots have been around for thousands of years – even Neolithic man tied the reef knot, clove hitch and running noose. There are several thousand knots in existence and an almost infinite number of variations. This reference manual and practical handbook presents over 200 of the most essential knots. All the key knot types are covered, including bends, hitches, bindings, loops, mats, plaits, rings and slings. You will find familiar knots, such as the simple overhand or thumb knot, and more challenging knots such as the seizing bend, boom hitch, Chinese button knot and variations of the square Turk’s head. Each set of instructions is accompanied by photographs taking you through every step of tying the knot. Includes a clear guide to the variety of cords and ropes; their breaking strengths, construction and application. Each one is clearly identified by its category of use: angling and fishing; boating and sailing; caving and climbing; and general purpose and outdoor pursuits, with easy-reference symbols denoting each knot’s use at the top of each page. Whether you are an eager beginner or a lifelong devotee of knot-tying, this will prove an absorbing and indispensable guide.

The Pocket Guide to Outdoor Knots provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step diagrams and instructions for tying over eighty knots. Over 300 full-color illustrations and photographs guide the reader through the stages of tying each knot correctly.  This beautifully illustrated, full-color guide unties the mysteries of dozens of knots. Using incredibly clear photographs and diagrams, as well as straightforward, easy-to-follow instructions, any reader can master knots for fishing, boating, camping, and climbing. Climbers will feel safer knowing they have tied the perfect Water or Tape knot. Fishermen will fight big fish with more confidence. There are overhand knots, figure eight knots, bowlines and sheet bends, crossing knots, and more. There is even fascinating "knot lore." Whether for practical use or just for fun, this is a great place to start knotting, so grab a piece of rope, sit back, and enjoy!

A handy guidebook that includes eighty ornamental and useful knots with easy-to-follow; with step-by-step illustrations.

An essential handbook on tying a wide variety of knots, with advice on how each one can be used whether indoor and outdoor pursuits, angling and fishing, boating and sailing, or caving and climbing.

This title shows how to tie 75 bends, hitches, knots, bindings, loops, mats, plaits, rings and slings in 500 practical colour photographs. It covers 75 different knots, hitches, bends, loops and plaits, together with advice of how each one can be used. Each stage of knot tying is shown in clear photographs accompanied with easy-to-follow explanatory text. It also includes valuable advice and information on materials, types of rope, breaking strengths, terms and techniques. Each project is accompanied by a key icon to show whether the knot is used in fishing, boating, caving, climbing or outdoor pursuits or is a general purpose knot. This book offers instruction and explanation of 75 of the most commonly used and useful knots. All the key types, such as bends, hitches, knots, bindings, loops, mats, plaits, rings and slings are included, each is identified by category and all come with a brief introduction to its origin, use and effectiveness. The introduction discusses the different cords and ropes available, with valuable information on the breaking strengths of each, and information on the broad range of natural and synthetic materials that can be used.Helpful advice is also given on cutting and sealing ropes, the tools and materials required for each job, and care of rope. Whether you are an eager beginner or an experienced enthusiast, this book will prove an indispensable guide.