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LOOPS

Locking loop
KNOT SCORE
A newish loop from the creative mind of Harry Asher, the locking loop was Strength

first published in 1993. It has the advantage of being easily adjusted by Security
sliding the knot up and down the standing part, and then locking when Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
under a load. A drawloop ensures it can be untied easily. One to try with
Usefulness
particularly slippery lines.

1 Put an overhand loop in the end 2 Put another overhand loop 3 Tuck the working end under the
of the line. in the end, crossing the working standing part, where it is visible
end over the first loop. Pass the end through the second loop. Tighten

under the fi rst loop. the knot.

4 To put a drawloop in the knot, put
a bight in the end before the fi nal
tuck. Adjust the drawloop to suit
before tightening the knot as above.

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