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Ropes, Knots, and Hitches

Zeppelin Bend

A SeCuRe KnOt fOR jOInIng twO
LIneS tOgetHeR tHAt CAn Be
LOAded BefORe It IS tIgHtened
The zeppelin bend (or Rosendahl’s knot) can be loaded
before the knot is tightened because it will form into its
proper shape and function when loaded. This can be a
great advantage should a boat being moored drift away
before the knot is finished. As with many knots, there is
more than one way to tie a zeppelin bend. This method
is old and considered by many to be easier. This knot can
also be used by campers or by anyone wishing to bend
two ropes.

Zeppelin B XXend: Step 1 Zeppelin Bend: Step 2
XX

XXXHold the two working ends XXX
Tie a half hitch (see page 22) in
alongside each other, both the nearest line so that it en-
pointing in the same direction, closes the second line, as shown
as shown in the photograph. in the photograph.

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