Vertical caving terminology and methods
Knots are the fundamental building blocks of rigging. Several knots are used, depending on the specific task the knot is being used for. Many knots are designed to be loaded in specific directions, depending on what directions the forces will act on them when they are in use. As a general rule, the knots used are intentionally quick to tie, requiring very little muscle strength. They are also generally very easy to untie when needed, so that the rope can be reused for another purpose (though there are some intentional exceptions). They are stable, and should not untie or capsize accidentally. They do not reduce the strength of the rope too much. They also use minimal amounts of rope. They need to be quickly recognisable, so that they can be double checked by other users of the rope. Knots should only be used if they have been rigorously tested to prove that they serve all of these requirements, and can safely cope with unexpected loading.
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