How to Tie a Butterfly Knot? Uses & Easy Step-By-Step Instructions. A useful midline knot, the butterfly knot has its uses in glacier travel and rock climbing, where it is often used to tie the climber in the middle. It is also known as the Alpine butterfly knot and Lineman’s loop.

THE ALPINE BUTTERFLY KNOT, also known simply as the Butterfly Knot due to theform it takes while tying, forms a secure loop in the middle of a rope. It will accommodate a load in any of three directions independently or together.

Alpine Butterfly Loop. The Alpine Butterfly Loop provides a secure loop in the middle of a piece of rope. Load can be safely applied: from the loop to either end of the rope; between the two ends with the loop hanging free; or to the loop with the load spread between the two ends.

The butterfly loop, also known as lineman's loop, butterfly knot, alpine butterfly knot and lineman's rider, is a knot used to form a fixed loop in the middle of a rope. Tied in the bight, it can be made in a rope without access to either of the ends; this is a …

2024年12月20日 · The Alpine Butterfly Knot creates a loop in the middle of the rope. There are plenty of loop knots that do the same thing, but this one stands out. Why? It can withstand load in either direction alone or together and it’s easy to untie even after heavy loading. Let’s learn it …

The Butterfly Knot forms a loop in the middle of a rope and is especially useful for the middle member of a rope team because it won’t deform after a pull in either direction. This video shows...

2022年12月8日 · Wether you want to learn how to tie down a tarp, how to set up a tent, what to do with a fray or cut in your rope, or how to join two ropes together - this is the guide for you! A must know for...

In this video, CMC shows how to tie an Alpine Butterfly Knot. The Alpine Butterfly is a popular knot for making a loop in the middle of the rope. Not quite as strong a loop as the Figure 8 but reduces the rope strength slightly less when the ends of the rope are pulled. Two methods of tying the butterfly are common.

2024年12月12日 · The Alpine butterfly knot enables you to easily form a secure loop in the middle of a rope without having to touch either end. The tied rope can handle significant amounts of weight on the loop and the ends. Other uses include creating traverse lines, binding anchors, shortening rope slings, and isolating damaged sections of rope.

2023年5月25日 · Whether you’re embarking on a climbing expedition, preparing for a rescue mission, or simply setting up a hammock in your backyard, the alpine butterfly offers a strong, secure, and easy-to-tie knot for getting the job done.