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Instructions told me to tie a reef knot - I did a zeppelin bend instead (feddit.uk)
submitted 2 weeks ago by to c/dull_mens_club@lemmy.world
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Just because I read the instructions doesn't mean I need to follow them.

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[–] 1 point 2 weeks ago (1 child)

It's superior by far when you may want to ever actually u tie the rope. But my experience with some ropes is that the action of loading and unloading or otherwise jostling the knot can cause it to come loose.

I sometimes tie off the loose ends together to prevent that but it's hella ugly and bulky.

Any advice on using this knot?

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 2 weeks ago

    But my experience with some ropes is that the action of loading and unloading or otherwise jostling the knot can cause it to come loose.

    That is why I used this rather than the reef knot. This wont come undone when not under constant tension.

    If you need extra security it's often better to tie a stopper knot in the ends of the lines rather than tying them together.

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