| Adjustable bend | |
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An adjustable bend, joining two kernmantle ropes
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| Category | Bend |
| Related | rolling hitch, taut-line hitch |
| Releasing | Non-jamming |
| Typical use | Climbing |
| ABoK | 1472, 2558, 2031 |
The adjustable bend[1] is a bend knot that is easy to lengthen or shorten.
A rolling hitch is used to tie the end of each rope to the standing part of the other. Clifford Ashley suggested it for tying guy ropes.
References
- ↑ The complete guide to knots and knot tying — Geoffrey Budworth — p.52 — ISBN 0-7548-0422-4
See also
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