Members obsess over these details. A forum thread titled "The Great Bank Line Debate of 2024" ran to 847 posts, arguing the merits of tarred vs. untarred #36 bank line for whipping and seizing. Another, "Smooth vs. Textured," compared how a satin-finished nylon behaves in a Prusik loop versus a coarser poly-blend.

But for now, the club remains what it has always been: a quiet, focused, deeply weird corner of the internet dedicated to the proposition that a piece of rope, properly understood, is a technology as powerful as any silicon chip.

: A comprehensive collection of tutorials on various types of knots, their applications, and step-by-step guides on how to tie them. This could include everything from basic knots for beginners to more complex ones used in sailing, rock climbing, or professional rigging.

Crucial for a site involving ropes and climbing. Every page must feature a visible disclaimer: