Difference between revisions of "AY Honors/Knot/Slipped sheet bend"

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| use = The slipped sheet bend is used in non-critical situations for temporarily joining two ropes.   
 
| use = The slipped sheet bend is used in non-critical situations for temporarily joining two ropes.   
 
| tying_instructions =  
 
| tying_instructions =  
# Start the same as in tying a regular sheet bend, only pass a bight under the last rope instead of passing the running end under.
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Start the same as in tying a regular sheet bend, only pass a bight under the last rope instead of passing the running end under.
 
| warnings = The slightest tug on the running end will untie this knot ''instantly'' - even if the knot is under load.   
 
| warnings = The slightest tug on the running end will untie this knot ''instantly'' - even if the knot is under load.   
 
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Revision as of 02:41, 21 June 2007

Slipped sheet bend
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Use: The slipped sheet bend is used in non-critical situations for temporarily joining two ropes.

How to tie:

Start the same as in tying a regular sheet bend, only pass a bight under the last rope instead of passing the running end under.

WARNING: The slightest tug on the running end will untie this knot instantly - even if the knot is under load.