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Water Knot The best knot to use when tying knots in webbing. Can be used to make slings and grab handles. Climbers most commonly use the Water Knot, also known as the Ring Bend, for tying webbing into loops. Make sure the tails exit from different sides of the knot and they should be at least three inches long to be able to be inspected for any slippage of the knot.

Water Knot

1. Tie an overhand knot in one end of the webbing leaving the desired length of the loop free.

2. Retrace the knot in the opposite direction with the other end of the webbing and.

3. Pull tight. Make sure the free ends are a couple inches long to visually inspect for slippage during use.

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Disclaimer: Any activity involving rope can be dangerous and may even be life threatening! Knot illustrations contained in this web site are not intended for rock climbing instruction. Many knots are not suitable for the risks involved in climbing. Seek professional instruction. Many of these knots have histories of use tracing back hundreds of years. However, many critical factors in their use today cannot be controlled, including: the appropriateness of knots used in particular applications, the age, size, and condition of ropes (knots weaken the rated breaking strength of rope anywhere from 50% to as much as 80%, even more in the case of old and worn rope); and the accuracy with which these descriptions have been followed. No responsibility is accepted for incidents arising from the use of this material.