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Climbing Knots: Loops

a person, with one loop for each leg and
the third loop around the torso beneath the
armpits. Though not recommended except
in extreme circumstances, it could be used
to lower an unconscious person. This knot
could also be used by campers and boaters
who want to attach three objects to the end
of one rope.

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XXLoop: Step 4
Figure 8 Tripl XXLoop: Step 3 Figure 8 Triple

XXX Bring this loop down through
Bring the remaining single loop
XXX
over the top of the knot. the original loop to create
three loops. Carefully tighten
everything. (The three loops
in the photograph are smaller
than most climbers would need
but are shown small for photo-
graphic purposes.)

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