Trident loop

Trident loop
Category	loop
Related	Ashley's bend, Figure-of-eight knot
Typical use	Forming fixed loop in end of a line

The Trident loop is a fixed loop knot. It was proposed as a replacement for the Figure-of-eight loop for use in climbing by Robert M. Wolfe, MD, who developed it as a loop form of Ashley's bend. While some tests indicate its strength lies somewhere between the weaker Bowline and stronger Figure-of-eight loop, the Trident loop shows exceptional resistance to slipping in shock-loading tests.

Tying

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  1. Start with a rope end.

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  2. Start an overhand knot, leaving enough rope for the loop and the rest of the knot.

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  3. Complete the overhand knot.

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  4. Form the loop by wrapping the working end around, and then form a bight in the working end.

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  5. Feed the bight through the overhand knot.

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  6. Wrap the remaining working end around the back of the knot.

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  7. Feed the working end up through the bight.

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  8. Tighten. This is the completed loop.