Simple Simon under
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Category | Bend |
Efficiency | high |
Origin | Harry Asher, published in 1989 |
Related | simple Simon over bend, simple Simon symmetric bend, reef (square) knot |
Releasing | Fair |
Typical use | suitable for dissimilar ropes, works well with synthetic ropes. |
The simple Simon under bend is a knot belonging to the category bend. It was invented by Harry Asher.[1] It is more secure than the similar simple Simon over. The difference is just which of the green ends in the image below is the standing end.
The simple Simon under holds well even with different sized ropes, or slippery synthetic ropes.[2]
Instructions[]
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Illustrations showing process of tying the simple Simon under bend knot.
See also[]
- Knot
- List of bend knots
- List of knotsSimple Simon UNDER.[3] Note the working part passes beneath the standing (loaded) part of the rope.
References[]
Categories:
- Bend knots
- Knots of modern origin