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Water Knot
Joins two ends of a length of tubular nylon webbing
into a loop or two lengths of webbing.
Most climbers today use webbing sewn into slings by a by weaving two overhand knots together, one the mirror
manufacturer. Webbing is nylon woven stoutly into a tu- image of the other. It can be tied in any material, includ-
bular shape, then flattened. If, however, you need to tie ing rope and fishing line. Although this knot creates a
a sling or loop, or tie two lengths of webbing together, very secure bend in cord, twine, and monofilaments, it
the relatively simple water knot works well. It is created almost always tightens irretrievably in small lines.
Water Knot: Step 1 Water Knot: Step 2
Knots You need: CLimBing Knots
Form an overhand knot in the end of the web- Slide the second end of webbing into the first
bing, making sure the webbing is arranged to overhand knot, as if you’re tracing the knot.
allow the knot to lie flat if pressed. Start at the point where the first end of web-
bing leaves the first overhand knot, as shown
in the photograph.
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