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of boats soon wears through a line. (Thimbles are avail-
able in many sizes and materials—such as nylon or stain- This knot can be used by camp-
less steel—and are obtainable from suppliers who sell ers who want a sliding loop more
boating and yachting equipment.) The name suggests ZOOM secure than the slip knot. It is of-
that this knot was used by hangmen who were less skilled ten used by fishermen to secure a
in knot tying or in a rush to get the job done. hook to the end of fishing line.
Scaffold Knot: Step 3 Scaffold Knot: Step 4 LOOPS
Bring the working end around the back of the Take the working end up through both loops
standing part a second time, as shown in the and tighten by pulling on the working end and
photograph. the loop. Be sure the turns around the line lay
down neatly against each other.
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