Knot Tying
Essential knots for AV, rigging, and touring production.
Bowline
Creates a fixed loop that will not slip or tighten under load. Used for safety lines, securing equipment, and anywhere you need a reliable non-slipping loop. Remember: the rabbit comes out of the hole, around the tree, and back down the hole.
Clove Hitch
A quick-release hitch for attaching rope to a post or pipe. Not secure under variable load directions — always back it up with a half-hitch. Useful for temporarily securing cable bundles to pipe grid.
Figure-8
A stopper knot used to prevent rope from running through a block or device. Also tied as a follow-through loop for life safety applications in rigging.
Opera Knot
The standard knot for coiling and storing XLR, speakon, and other cables. Over-under coiling prevents memory and kinks. Tie a quick wrap around the bundle to keep it together.