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TYING BENDS

Slipped Sheet Bend
This bend is a modified version of the Sheet Bend. In this particular
bend, the last tuck is made with a bight instead of a single running end.

1 Follow step 1 for tying the Sheet Bend. As you move to step 2,
double up the running end and use the bight to move through the
loop and under itself.

2 You can also tie a Slipped Bend by taking an extra turn around the
knot before tucking the bight.

The Slipped Sheet Bend is at least as secure as the regular Sheet
Bend, but with the added convenience of having quick release. The
alternate slipknot shown in step 2 can be useful when there is a larger
difference in rope sizes.

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