Re: [Texascavers] Knot workshop at Bexar Grotto meeting

[Logan McNatt]

Bennett, that sounds like a great activity for the TSA Convention if and when you have the time to do it. Logan On 3/12/2017 11:03 AM, Bennett Lee wrote: Grapevine knot, barrel knot, alpine butterfly loop, bowline, bowline on a bight...there are so many knots used in caving, it can be confusing.  However, you can do almost everything in caving with one knot--the figure 8.   This Bexar Grotto meeting, Bennett is doing an encore presentation of his much sought-after knot workshop, but this presentation focuses exclusively on the figure 8 and its variations, like figure 8 on a bight, double figure 8, directional figure 8, and figure 9.  If you know your knots, here is a great opportunity to show off and teach others in the process.  If you don't know your knots, here's a great opportunity to learn.  We'll teach you how to identify the figure 8 and its variants, how to tie them yourself, and when and where to use them.  This workshop is a great precursor for those wanting to get into vertical caving, so be sure to join us!   Practice rope will be provided, but quantities are limited, so if you have a 10-foot piece of climbing rope or thick accessory cord, please bring it.   Bexar Grotto Meeting 7pm, Monday, March 13, 2017 Chester's Hamburgers 1006 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78209 (Loop 410 and New Braunfels Ave)   Bennett Lee Programs Vice-Chair Bexar Grotto   _______________________________________________ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers

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