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Knots & Lashing
SKILLS
PURPOSE
To help your Cadets learn basic knots and lashing skills that will help to make their experiences exploring God's wilderness more meaningful.
Counselor contributions
Contributed by Hawkeye DCE
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Braided versus Laid rope
Parts of a rope
Bowline
Sheepshank and Alpine Butterfly
(Warning! "video guy" interjects personal views on these knots which may or may not represent the views of Corps)
Sheet Bend
Square Knot
Making a Sling
Supplies
Helpful Links
Contributed by Rush Creek Council
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Bowline knot
Clove Hitch
Clove Hitch (fast)
Sheep Shank
Sheet Bend
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