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ClimBing KnOts:

Bends

Hunter’s (rigger’s) Bend

uSed fOR jOInIng twO
ROpeS In A tIgHt, StROng,
And SeCuRe-wHen-
LOAded KnOt
Based on the interweaving of two overhand
knots, the hunter’s bend is quickly and easily
learned. It tightens securely when loaded,
but it can be worked loose and separated
when the load is off. This bend is well worth
knowing any time the joining of two ropes
is needed and is useful in activities other
than climbing.

Hunter’s (Rigge XXXr’s) Bend: Step 1 Hunter’s (Rigger’s) Bend: Step 2
XXX

T
XXie an overhand knot at the Thread the working end of the
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working end of the first rope, second rope through the loop
but do not tighten it. of the overhand knot in the first
rope. Bring the end of the second
rope around and back through
the loop of the first overhand a
second time, forming an overhand
knot in the second rope, as shown
in the photograph. Tighten.

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