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Loop Knot
The quickest and simplest loop in the middle of a
rope, and for emergency “repair” of a damaged rope.
When something needs to be attached mid-rope, the
loop knot works well. This knot is important for shorten-
ing and keeping a damaged rope functional. With the
damaged part in the middle of the knot, it is put under no
strain. The loop, however, should not bear critical weight. A damaged section of a rope would
be at the top of the bight.
Loop Knot: Step 1 Loop Knot: Step 2
Knots You need: CLimBing Knots
Form a bight in the rope. Tie an overhand knot (see page 18) in the
bight. Tighten by pulling slowly on the loop
REd liGht and the main sections of the rope.
Any damaged climbing rope needs to be replaced
as soon as possible. Using a knot to “strengthen” a
damaged rope is an emergency measure to prevent
the rope from failing before the climb has ended.
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