Trident loop

Trident loop
Category	Loop
Related	figure-of-eight knot
Typical use	sailing, climbing, camping, caving

The trident loop is a strong loop used in climbing. Many climbers prefer this knot over the Figure-of-eight loop because it is debatably stronger, and easy to untie even after heavy loading.

Tying

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  1. Start with a rope end.
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  2. Start an overhand knot, leaving enough rope for the loop and the rest of the knot.
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  3. Complete the overhand knot.
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  4. Form the loop by wrapping the working end around, and forming a "kink" in it.
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  5. Feed the "kink" through the overhand knot.
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  6. Wrap the remaining working end around the back of the knot.
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  7. Feed the working end up through the "kink".
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  8. Tighten. This is the completed loop.