The knot practice set from Knotenstunde made a very good impression in our test.
The product is a comprehensive knotting course for the recreational boating licence for sea and inland waterways as well as the Bodensee boat licence. It contains 11 knot cards with step-by-step instructions, a video course, a boat cleat with suction cups, two ropes and everything you need for the exam. By purchasing this product, you are supporting a young company that specialises in durable products with optimum customer benefits. Unfortunately, the cards are not waterproof , which means that they can only be used (the flashcards) in dry places. On the positive side , the well-designed video course should be emphasised.
Overall, the knot practice set from Knotenstunde is a highly recommended product.
Advantages
✅ Beautiful video course + instructions
✅ Practical bag for storage
✅ Boat cleat with suction cups
Disadvantages
❌ No customer hotline available on packaging
The first impression
The packaging and labelling
ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. Of course, adequate protection of the product must also be ensured.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Product protection | Carton is sturdy, product sufficiently protected | 100 points |
| Sustainability Packaging | Item was packed compactly – but plastic bag used for packaging | 80 points |
| Miscellaneous | High-quality packaging, also suitable as a gift | 100 points |
| Total | 93 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The knot practice set from Knotenstunde arrived for our test in a typical shipping box, which was easy to open by removing the adhesive strip and arrived undamaged .
The box contained the storage bag wrapped in bubble wrap with the instructions, two ropes and the boat cleat.
Unfortunately, plastic was used to protect the product from soiling . In this case, the product was fully protected and the training set was therefore in perfect condition.
The packaging of the knot practice set is unfortunately not fully recyclable.
The first impression is very good, as neither the product nor the packaging used was damaged.
After unpacking
Package contents and instructions
ℹ️ Most people’s first impression after unpacking is immediately memorable. Are the contents of the pack complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Package contents & scope | Knot practice set with a bag, 11 instructions, two ropes and a boat cleat | 100 points |
| Instructions for use | Instructions for use clearly described on individual index cards | 100 points |
| Contact information | Can be found on the packaging – Unfortunately no customer hotline for queries | 90 points |
| Total | 97 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
After unpacking, the knot practice set with a carrier bag, 11 instructions, two ropes and a boat cleat lay on the floor of the living room. The instructions for the individual knots are very easy to understand. They offer the customer the opportunity to learn the knots in detail.
Unfortunately, the customer is not offered a customer hotline as a contact option. However, the customer has the option of sending a letter or e-mail to the company using the address provided. This information is printed directly on the outside of the packaging and can be easily viewed by the customer.
Overall, we still consider this to be a good shipping method.
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the product processing. How high quality are the materials used? Is the look and feel satisfactory?
| Criterion | Remark | Points achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Clean and high quality | 100 points |
| Processing | Very well processed | 100 points |
| Stability | Good stability | 100 points |
| Sustainability of the product | No labelling – Due to the high quality, a long service life can be assumed | 70 points |
| Total | 93 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The knot training set from Knotenstunde makes a very good visual impression in the test. In addition to the simple design, it has no manufacturing faults.
The product impresses with its reasonable weight and good workmanship. The ropes and the boat cleat are very stableand can withstand even heavy loads.
The customer is supplied with a knot practice set that can provide good service.
Unfortunately, there is no information about sustainability on the Amazon page or on the packaging. Nevertheless, due to the high-quality materials used, we assume a high level of durability.
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
ℹ️ Our practical test is the most relevant and therefore the most important. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensibility of the explanations | easy to understand – easy to follow | 100 points |
| Number of nodes | 11 knots – more than other knot sets for shipping | 100 points |
| Quality of the individual parts | good quality – all materials can withstand greater efforts – however, water resistance would be an advantage for the cards so that they can also be taken on the high seas | 85 points |
| Suitability for travelling | The bag means you can take the set anywhere and never forget anything | 100 points |
| Total | 96 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
In our practical test, we extensively tested the knot course for the recreational boating licence lake + inland and the Lake Constance boat licence. With a total of 11 different knots , it offers a comprehensive range to be well prepared for the exam .
We found the included video course, which shows all the knots in detail, particularly practical. This allowed us to memorise the knots not only by reading the instructions, but also by watching the videos. The course is very comprehensive and goes into every detail. This made it easy for us to copy and practise the knots. It should be noted, however, that the cards are unfortunately not waterproof , so you have to make sure you practise in dry places .
The supplied boat cleat with suction cups is very robust and holds well on all smooth surfaces. The ropes supplied are long enough to practise and test the full size knots .
The large bag contains everything you need for the test.
Overall, we are very satisfied with the knot course.
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
ℹ️ Finally, we look at how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also analyse consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Price / performance ratio | Good price-performance ratio | 80 points |
| Rating cut | 4.5 out of 5.0 stars on Amazon | 75 points |
| Total | 78 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
On the Amazon platform, consumers have given the product an average rating of 4.5 stars. One criticism is that the writing on the cards is small and the suction cup does not stick to all surfaces. Many customers like the included video course, the storage bag and the completeness of the set. In our practical test, we were also able to confirm these points, although we found the writing on the cards large enough to read everything.
Prices of up to €25 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very inexpensive products are available for as little as €9. With a price of €15.90, the knot training set from Knotenstunde is currently in the middle price segment. The price ratio is good for the quality and scope of services you get.
Overall result
| Weighting | Score achieved* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. packaging & labelling | 10% | 93 points |
| 2. package contents & instructions | 10% | 97 points |
| 3. product processing & appearance | 20% | 93 points |
| 4. in the practical test | 40% | 96 points |
| 5. price/performance & consumer reviews | 20% | 78 points |
| Total | 92 points |
