The Water Knot

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How to tie the Water Knot

Tie an overhand knot in the end of the strap. Lay it neatly but not too tight. Thread the other strap in the reverse direction following the exact path of the first overhand knot. Pull the knot tight.

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The Water Knot

Structure: The Water Knot (ABOK # 296, p 50) is essentially an overhand knot (picture on left) with the second strap (or rope) passed along the knot in the reverse direction. The knot should be arranged neatly and pulled tight. Several inches of the straps should be left over and for safety some authorities recommend tying an overhand knot in the ends. In webbing straps it makes a very satisfactory and safe join.

Uses: In climbing it is used to join two pieces of webbing strapping.

Caution: The Water Knot is reported to slip over time especially with repeated loads - see Study by Tom Moyer. For this reason it is recommended to leave long tails and to inspect the Water Knot to check it has not slipped significantly.

Disclaimer: Any activity that involves ropes is potentially hazardous. Lives may be at risk - possibly your own. Considerable attention and effort have been made to ensure that these descriptions are accurate. However, many critical factors cannot be controlled, including: the choice of materials; the age, size, and condition of ropes; and the accuracy with which these descriptions have been followed. No responsibility is accepted for incidents arising from the use of this material.

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