Rope II
Knowing knots is a great way to get a solid foundation. I recommend using your favorite way to learn. Whether it is watching someone on YouTube, or getting someone to talk you through some steps. You will want short piece of rope. About 6 feet. 72 inches, or 1.5 meters will be good. Practice till you can tie each knot with your eyes closed, with gloves on. Some basic knots. I like to teach in families of knots so that the learning builds on itself. Over hand. Double overhand or barrel knot Fishermen's or double barrel knot Figure eight Figure eight follow through Bowline Double Bowline {Images from google} These families all have different uses. Learning them all well, will build skills you will use in all phases of a team building day. Just a short list of uses would be climbing, joining ends together and some are crucial to finishing some group building initiatives. You can find rope all around you even if you are new