Know Your Knots
Knowing the correct knot can keep you and your coworkers alive. In this course, we will cover the most common knots in the entertainment industry and explore the different attributes of each knot. Knowing how to tie a knot is only useful if you know which knot to use. This course will help participants learn which knots are appropriate in various situations.
Clove Hitch
Bowlines
Figure Eight Knot
Fisherman’s Knot
Prusik Knot
Sheet Bend
Two Half-Hitches
Details
Language: English
Format: In-person, Virtual
Length: 2 hours
Trainer
J. Tyler DeLong, IATSE Local 618
Location: Bloomington, IN
Certifications: ETCP Recognized Trainer
Tyler DeLong is a dual ETCP Certified in both Theatrical and Arena Rigging. He is an ETCP Recognized Trainer and a voting member of the Rigging Work Group. Tyler has spent over a decade touring the world as a Road Rigger, Flyman, Automation Tech, and Production Manager. Between contracts he has worked with numerous IATSE locals and Rigging Companies. He is an Owner/Managing Partner of DeLong Rigging Solutions.