Whether you’re a beginner paddler or an experienced whitewater enthusiast, carabiners are indispensable pieces of kayaking safety equipment. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about using carabiners in kayaking, from selection to maintenance. What Are Kayaking Carabiners? Carabiners used in kayaking are specialized metal loops with spring-loaded gates, designed to … Read more
The water knot is a good knot to use in webbing and can be used for a variety of things. Step 1: Create a small overhand as shown below. Step 2: Follow the initial path you created in step 1. Step 3: Pull the knot tight. Enjoyed How to Tie a Water Knot? Share it with … Read more
The trucker’s hitch knot is a great knot to secure heavier loads and is a good knot for you kayaking knot repertoire. Step 1: Create a small loop within your rope. Step 2: Below the loop grab the rope and pull it through the initial loop. Step 3: Take the end of the rope … Read more
The taut-line hitch knot is a great knot to tie around an object if you need to the hitch to move freely. This knot can be useful if you are kayak camping because it can be used for securing a tent to tent poles. Step 1: Loop the end of your rope around the object. Step … Read more
The square knot is one of the easiest knots to tie and a relatively quick knot to learn. It can temporarily tie to knots together but it is not recommended since the square knot is fairly insecure. Step 1: Take two ropes and lie them side by side facing each other. Step 2: Cross the … Read more
The sheet bend knot is a great knot to quickly tie to ropes together. This kayaking knot can be an alternative to the double fisherman’s knot. Step 1: Double up the middle of one of your ropes. Step 2: Bring the end of the other rope underneath the loop and then around both sides of the loop. … Read more