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The '''water knot''' (or '''tape knot''') is a [[knot]] frequently used in [[climbing]] for joining two ends of webbing together, for instance when making a [[Sling (climbing equipment)|sling]]. To tie, first form an [[overhand knot]] in one end and then follow it with the other end, feeding in the opposite direction. | The '''water knot''' (or '''tape knot''') is a [[knot]] frequently used in [[climbing]] for joining two ends of webbing together, for instance when making a [[Sling (climbing equipment)|sling]]. To tie, first form an [[overhand knot]] in one end and then follow it with the other end, feeding in the opposite direction. | ||
The ends should be left at least three inches long and the knot should be "set" by tightening it with full body weight. The ends can be taped or lightly | The ends should be left at least three inches long and the knot should be "set" by tightening it with full body weight. The ends can be taped or lightly sewn to the standing parts to help prevent them from creeping back into the knot. Inspect the knot before each use.<ref name="knotsclimb">Craig Luebben, ''Knots for Climbers'' (Evergreen, Colorado: Chockstone Press, 1993), 19.</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||