Vertical caving terminology and methods > Knots > Common knots
Common Recommended
A bend knot used to turn a length of tape into a sling. Almost impossible to undo once fully set. Made from an overhand knot on a bight, which is rethreaded from the wrong end, so its loop connects to both ends of the knot.
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