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Old 25th March 2008, 06:36 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Default Re: Tie 2 ropes together| Rethreaded figure 8 vs Abnormal figure 8

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How about the Zepplin Bend? I have started using that to take the place of the 8 and the double fisherman. Main reason is I hated how tight the frigen thing got on ya. Oh ya and I hate putting sticks in the knot!! So now I use the zepplin, pull and pull and pull on it and have problems getting it untied . If you want I have video of me putting it under a 3:1 test with me pulling on it ( I am 150lbs ) I can post for ya, let me know.
Sure i'd like to see the video.I use a figure eight as the termination on my climb line[except for when i tail tie in which case i use a bowline].I'm always open to learning new knots.
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