| Added on 02/01/2012 | Knot |
The Marline Spike.
A useful knot which can be tied at any point along a length of rope without needing to thread a rope end. Often used by a groundsman to anchor a rope pulling aid or to create a loop on a climbers rope for the attachment of tools such as a chainsaw which the climber can then pull up into the tree.
Stage 1. Form a simple circle.
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Stage 2. Position the lower end of the rope behind the coil.
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Stage 3. And then pull this through the coil to produce the loop.
This knot is also useful for fixing a pulling aid on to a rope, such as a plank of wood. The plank would be inserted into the loop at this stage prior to tightening.
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Stage 4. And tighten.
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Please note, the guidance contained within this web page has obvious limitations. It is recommended that you obtain proper instruction from a relevant training provider before using any knots for serious applications such as tree climbing etc.