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The '''water knot''' (or '''tape knot''') is a [[knot]] frequently used in [[climbing]] for joining two ends of | 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 [[Sewing|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> | 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 [[Sewing|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> |