Overhand loop
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| This is the one of the simplest loops, although still quite strong and effective. It
is generally better to use a figure-of-eight loop (either on a bight or rethreaded) as these are stronger. However, the
figure-of-eight is a bulkier knot, and sometimes there is insufficient rope to tie it. In
this case the overhand loop is a good substitute. Also, the overhand loop is a better choice as a mid-line loop than the figure-of-eight, although the alpine butterfly should generally be used where possible. |
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| Take a bight of rope |  |
| Pass the bight back over the main part of the rope ... |  |
| ... and then feed it up through the loop formed. |  |
| Pull tight and set the knot. |  |
Tom Brennan : website@ozultimate.com : updated 20040729