Grog's Index of Search and Rescue Knots

Rescue Index Rescue Uses Figure 8 Fig 8 Follow Through Fig 8 Bend (Join) Double Fisherman's Prusik Knot Water Knot Girth Hitch Dble Overhand Stpr Fig 8 Double Loop Trucker's Hitch Tensionless Hitch Bowline Clove Hitch Webbing Harness

Instructions: Move the mouse over each knot. Look at the description to find out what it can be used for. Click on the knot you wish to see. On the new page wait until the selected knot starts to tie itself.

Search and Rescue Knots

Welcome to Search and Rescue Knots

This selection of knots was suggested by Greg Felton who requested a section devoted to Search and Rescue (SAR). Select the knots from: the index above left; the pictures above; or, the Rescue Uses page.

The selection of knots is based on advice from people involved in Search and Rescue. Click on the picture on the right to see an enlargement.

Emphasis:

As with Climbing knots, the emphasis for SAR is on reliability and safety. It is also desirable that each knot can be untied reasonably easily.

Selection

We initially supposed that this selection would just be a subset of the climbing page. However, Greg introduced me to the Tensionless Hitch as well as the Emergency Webbing Harness and we decided that a section devoted to SAR would be appropriate.

Disclaimer: Any activity that involves ropes is potentially hazardous. Lives may be at risk - possibly your own. Considerable attention and effort have been made to ensure that these descriptions are accurate. However, many critical factors cannot be controlled, including: the choice of materials; the age, size, and condition of ropes; and the accuracy with which these descriptions have been followed. No responsibility is accepted for incidents arising from the use of this material.

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