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==Step by Step Images==
==Step by Step Images==
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Image:Versatackle Knot Step1.jpg|Make a loop knot on one end of the rope and another loop knot in the middle, just longer than the area to be bound. (An overhand loop knot is used here)
Image:Palan1.jpg|Make a loop knot on one end of the rope and another loop knot in the middle, just longer than the area to be bound. (An overhand loop knot is used here)
Image:Versatackle Knot Step2.jpg|Pass the second working end through the loop knot in the first working end.
Image:Palan2.jpg|Pass the second working end through the loop knot in the first working end.
Image:Versatackle Knot Step3.jpg|Bring the second working end up through the loop knot tied in the middle of the rope.
Image:Palan3.jpg|Bring the second working end up through the loop knot tied in the middle of the rope.
Image:Versatackle Knot Step4.jpg|Repeat until there are three complete passes (three ropes in each loop).
Image:Palan4.jpg|Repeat until there are three complete passes (three ropes in each loop).
Image:Versatackle Knot Step5.jpg|Pull on the second working end, and work out the slack to tighten.
Image:Palan5.jpg|Pull on the second working end, and work out the slack to tighten.
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Latest revision as of 20:13, 29 January 2021

Versatackle tied in Nylon rope

A versatackle is a way of simulating a block and tackle without actual pulleys or deadeyes. It consists of two loops with the rope passed back and forth between them.

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