Water knot
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The water knot (also tape knot, ring bend, grass knot, or overhand follow-through) is a knot frequently used in climbing for joining two ends of webbing together, for instance when making a sling.
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Water knot | |
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Names | Water knot, Tape knot, Ring bend, Grass knot, Overhand follow through |
Category | Bend |
Related | Overhand knot, beer knot, overhand bend |
Typical use | To join webbing for climbing |
Caveat | Ends should be left long, knot should be tightened and inspected before each use. Difficult to untie. |
ABoK | #296, #1412, #343 |
Instructions | animatedknots.com |
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