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Thread each rope under its Just like above, wind each Bring each rope to the front Just like before, wind each
side of the vertical ropes on rope around itself, four or and thread it under its side rope around itself, four or
the back, starting below the five turns, and secure it with of the vertical ropes, five turns, and secure it with
previously tied overhand. an overhand. between the first and second a Square Knot. The ends of
knot. Pull each rope around the rope should come out in
to the back. front of the ropes.
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Bring each rope to the front Thread each rope under its Bring each rope to the front Tie each rope off at the back
and thread it under its side side of the vertical ropes on and thread it under its side by winding it once around
of the vertical ropes, below the back, below the previous of the vertical ropes, layered the vertical rope.
the second knot. Pull each Square Knot. just below the previous rope,
rope around to the back. then back to the back.
Repeat this four or five times.
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Then, bring the end back Bring the end of the rope and tighten it. Do this to tie Now you have a beautiful
under the rope to form a over the vertical rope and off the rope on the other piece that gives you many
small bight. thread it through the side, too. places to hold, especially
small bight… when you’re in a touchy
situation!
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