In a message dated 8/25/03 7:52:03 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
richard@karlquist.com writes:
> I learned about this knot several years
> ago (I think it was here on TT). I was
> never much good with knots before, but
> this knot is extremely easy to tie; you
> virtually can't goof it up. It is now
> the only knot I use (either the single
> or double). I have never seen one of these
> untie themselves; but on the other hand
> I can usually get them untied when I
> want to, even if high tension has been
> applied.
I agree. The reason why I don't use it more is that it's a physically
larger knot than a bowline. When you need another inch in your rigging, the
smaller knot wins every time.
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
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