| (NOT
REQUIRED) The principal use of this knot is to make a loop in
the middle of a rope that is being used for hauling or climbing.
A man can then use the loop as a harness over his shoulder so he
can put his full weight to its best use.
Form an underhand loop as
shown at top. Grasp the loop at A and lay it over the part of rope
shown by the arrow. The result will be as shown in the middle
drawing. Now grasp the rope at B and draw it up under and over as
shown at bottom. This forms the bight which becomes the loop for
your shoulder. Draw the knot tight before using it. |
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