Rope

CABUYERIA

Attention, Patience

Problem solving, Security conscious

Adaptability, Self-confidence

  1. Basic Knots:
  • Exercise: Learn and practice tying basic knots, such as the simple figure eight, the fisherman's knot or the crossbow knot.
  • Description: This exercise focuses on the ability to tie essential knots quickly and safely, as these knots are essential for rope making.
  1. Splices and Unions:
  • Exercise: Make rope splices and unions.
  • Description: Explorers practice connecting two ropes using splices, developing skills in joining ropes safely and efficiently.
  1. Rigging Assembly:
  • Exercise: Build a rigging or pulley system.
  • Description: Explorers learn to assemble a pulley system to multiply force or change the direction of a rope. This involves understanding basic mechanics and load distribution.
  1. Evaluation of Loads and Stresses:
  • Exercise: Calculate the resistance and maximum load of a rope.
  • Description: Explorers learn to evaluate the load capacity of a rope and determine the appropriate tension for specific situations, ensuring safety when working with ropes.
  1. String Repair:
  • Exercise: Identify and repair damaged ropes.
  • Description: Explorers practice repair techniques such as sewing ropes or applying splices to restore the integrity of lines.

These exercises not only focus on technical skills such as knots and splicing, but also on understanding the principles behind ropework, safety, and the ability to adapt to various situations. Remember that safe practice is essential when working with ropes and cables, and best safety practices should always be followed.

Standard Level Knots

(Yellow Badge)

Nudo de Rizo - Nudo Ballesntrinque - Nudo de 8 - As de Guía - Nudo de Briol

Intermediate Level Knots

(Orange Badge)

Sheet Knot - 8 Slip Knot - Fisherman's Spin Knot - Surgeon's Knot - Guide Pine Knot -

Fisherman's Strip Knot

Advanced Level Knots

(Green Badge)

Round tied knot - Double 8 knot - Butterfly knot - 7 and a half knot - Hunter knot

THE KNOT TEST

In each call, you can request the Standard level knot test (Yellow)

01

Request the Test

Comuonly to the Director or your monitor, that you wish to take the test

02

Test time

The director will tell you what time you can do the knot test. This is done in the promise circular

03

1 Possibility every Saturday

You only have one chance each Saturday. Be sure you have mastered the technique at the time of the test

04

Time

You have 5 minutes of time. If you do not achieve it in the scheduled time or you have made a mistake, you can choose to do it next Saturday, with a penalty of 1 minute for each test repetition.

HIGH RANK BADGES

To get the Master badges, you must not only pass all the knots in 5 minutes, but also before a tribunal made up of the Management and 3 high-ranking monitors, you will have to answer what each knot is for, in addition to taking a practical test. special that you must make in less than 15 minutes where you will need each of the knots learned.

If you manage to pass this test, depending on your skills, you will get a burgundy, silver or gold badge. This test is carried out once a year, at the end of December, for all those who have at least the green badge.

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