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On occasion I've seen climbers use the Ring Bend to join their top ropes or rappel lines. I recommend
against this; the Figure Eight Bend and Double Fisherman's are safer.
Common Use
Tying webbing into loops
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Tying a Ring Bend.
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Clove Hitch
In the days of the tall-masted ships, the Clove Hitch made the ratlines (rope ladders) fast to the
shrouds. On mountains, the Clove Hitch fastens rope to anchor. It's advantageous for this chore, as it's
