Page 118 - Nate Fitch, Ron Funderburke "Climbing Knots"

Joining two rope ends in a permanent way. Joining two rope ends in a temporary way where strength and security are less important: rappelling. Joining flat webbing.

Two gestures of the rope destabilize the bend. Catastrophic capsizing is only possible if flat overhand is proximal to rope ends. One gesture of the tails can destabilize the knot.

Tedious to tie and difficult to untie after being loaded. Quick to tie and quick to untie, even after loading. Tedious to tie and requires routine inspection.

Retains 80-90% of material strength. With some ropes, capsizing is possible at less than 75% of the material strength. Retains 80-90% of material strength.

Joining Knots and Bends Signature side-by-side Double interlocking Xs and fisherman’s 2-inch tails. Same appearance as Flat overhand overhand, but loaded on the flat side it splits the knot; 10-12 inch tails. A