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Knots, Splices and Rope Work app for iPhone and iPad


4.9 ( 2469 ratings )
Education Book
Developer: Tootable Pty Ltd
0.99 USD
Current version: 1.6, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 12 Nov 2008
App size: 6.85 Mb

‘Knots, Splices and Rope Work’ is the complete original 1917 classic treatise by A. Hyatt Verrill, the renowned American inventor, author, illustrator, archaeologist, explorer, zoologist and friend of former President Theodore Roosevelt. (If you know of anything else Hyatt was involved in please let us know :-)

This App will appeal to outdoor enthusiasts, scouts, sailors, rockclimbers, bushwalkers, fishermen and anyone interested in exploring the uses and history of knots.

This App includes scrollable text of descriptions and 154 diagrams of classic knots, splices and rope work to help you learn and practice the art of knot making.

If you are planning to circumnavigate the world solo in a yacht, we strongly recommend you buy this App as part of your preparation. If not, you might still enjoy it.

Pros and cons of Knots, Splices and Rope Work app for iPhone and iPad

Knots, Splices and Rope Work app good for

How much of an outdoor geek are you? The test is whether you think this app rocks. I do, so capital G for me. What is it? It’s a copy of the 1917 guidebook by outdoorsman A. Hyatt Verrill, which outlines 154 knots, splices, and tangled messes of cord. It’s filled with old school writing and illustrations that never go out of style, and the content is every bit as valuable today as the guidance in “Freedom of the Hills”. From...Review: The 25 Best Outdoor iPhone Apps by steve casimiro ⋅ February 4, 2009
This is a great historical text full of useful info, like how to calculate how much weight a rope will hold, as well as the instructional aspect of making knots. I love it.
Beautiful UI. Easy to follow instructions. The only suggestion is to have an overview of all the knots. Other than that freakin sweet! Worth $.99
This is an exellent resource. I am a working merchant seaman and while I have used most of the knotwork presented here, I only use a few on a daily basis. Making a Matthew Walker or a shroud knot from memory after a year or two can be tricky, and lugging around a copy of "Ashleys" whenever I ship out is impractical. While this may not be an ideal app for a mountian climber, it is perfect for any mariner. The instructions are easy to follow, and there were even a few knots that I didnt know. More than worth the price.
Im not a mariner and cant see myself using half of this information; still worth the $.99 for the aesthetics alone.
Im not a mariner, nor am I a boyscout, but regardless, you never know when you need a good knot, and this ebook shows you how to do it in an aesthetically pleasing way!

Some bad moments

This product is very powerful tool to any individual in the maritime industry.This is a must have app for the money.
It was a nice reading until OS upgrade to ver.3.0. Now all I see is blank screen.
Keep in mind this is a novelty, like buying a toy gun at Gettysburg. This is not a serious reference for the sailor, climber,etc. No bowline. Some useful knots but I would look for a more useful app.
It seems that the 3.0 software update for the iphone has made this app not start. I did a dull reset and still the app starts with a tan background then goes to black.
Purchased and downloaded Knots app only to find out it wont run on 3.0 firmware....after purchasing and checking their support website, they say Apple has had the update but so far hasnt approved the updated app. So, the rest of sit and wait while the wheels slowly turn. Seems they could say on the site it wont run...so dont buy it if you have 3.0 or a new 3GS...The app starts and then turns black...nice way to run things.
Three reasons why not to buy: (1) Not all needed knots are shown. (2) Nothin more than pictures and aweful explainations. (3) Doesnt even work anymore on iPhone 4

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