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Adventures

This is the fun part. Once you learn basic knots and rope management, you are ready to explore the limitless possibilities of adventure.

How the West Was Won

Look here for an example of the pioneer spirit that won a continent.

How to Make Your Own Tree Limb for Swinging.

Suspend a limb between two trees if you cannot find a suitable limb for a swing.

Tennessee Zip Line

This is not your ordinary high-tech high-cost zip line. You may have the materials laying about your home now. Check it out .

Classic Swing Kit Installation Guide

Learn how to properly install your Classic Swing Kit. It's really easy and requires no metal hardware or drilling of tree limbs. A properly installed swing can provide hours of harmonious contemplation and even hard pounding thrills! Let's go!

Knot Tying Groups

International Guild of Knot Tyers.

International Guild of Knot Tyers affiliate in Massachusetts .

Same group meeting together in Texas .

Knot tying forum .

Rope History

This site has compiled both historic natural fiber rope making films and a futuristic clip of a potentially planet changing rope application. Also a very nice section demonstrating knot tying with animation. Well worth a visit.

Nets and Crafts

U.S. Netting is a commercial company that supplies all kind of nets, including those you might consider for your play areas.

John Nelson is a rope making enthusiast, and has compiled a lot of info on hand-making rope and the long history of rope making,

Mother Earth News article about making your own hammock.

Mother Earth New article on making a macrame hammock.

How to make a Mayan hammock .

This outfit sells net needles, which you definitely will need if you decide to make a knotted net.

Rope used in Hunting

Lots of detail on the bola , used primarily in South America.

Kite Flying

When that blustery weather kicks up, visit this site and learn about the knots used to build a kite; also some good tips on how to prevent kite string tangles.

Working with Rope

Lots of rope applications in this old reprint of farming gadgets.

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