Knots

[User1234]

Is it worth learning to tie any sort of knots in preparation for recruit training with things such as abseiling? Thanks in advance for any replies.

 

[Rob20]

No. You'll get taught what you need to know as and when required

 

[Ninja_Stoker]

You will be taught standard roping knots. It doesn't do any harm to acquaint yourself with rudimentary bits and bobs - including common boat-handling stuff, but it is neither expected or required.

 

[GreyWing]

No. You'll get taught what you need to know as and when required

Do they still teach how to tie a quick release knot for the bivvie cords? Or am I feeling my age with regards them using bivvie cords these days?

Wouldn't let us use Bungee's back then.

 

[Former AE]

Issued bungees now.

 

[Chelonian]

Is it worth learning to tie any sort of knots...

Knots are a life skill.

A sound basic is the reef knot.
Equally simple but useful is two round turns with a couple of half hitches.
Slightly more complex is the bowline knot. If you want to appear particularly clever learn to tie it using only one hand.

 

[Rob20]

Anyone who's abseiled on s triple bowline will know the pain of rope burn in the down and lows

 

[Former AE]

Try over the shoulder with a carabiner and wet sand bag !

 

[Tegridy_terry]

As long as you can tie your boot laces you’ll be alright dude