Zeppelin loop
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| Names | Zeppelin loop, Rosendahl loop |
| Category | Loop |
| Related | Zeppelin bend |
A zeppelin loop also called a Rosendahl Loop is a secure, jam resistant loop knot based on the zeppelin bend.[1] It is one of the few loops suitable for bungee.
Properties
The zeppelin loop is known for its security, the easy ability to adjust, and its great jam resistance. This knot is known to be stable with uncommon loading configurations. [2] The downside to this knot is the precise attention to detail and correct knotting to complete this knot. If it is not done correctly, it is hard to distinguish a knot tied right from a knot that was tied wrong. The zeppelin loop is considered to be shake resistant with most materials. [3]
Instructions
The zeppelin knot can be configured in the following steps:
- Tie an overhand knot, which is also known as a thumb knot.
- With the end of the rope, follow the standing end down through the small upper part of the thumb knot
- Bring the end of the rope forward and then follow the other leg of the loop up through the small lower part of the knot to complete the mating overhand knot.
- Pull on the four ends coming out of the knot to tighten it[2][4]
References
- ^ Delaney, David. "Zeppelin Bend / Rosendahl Bend / Zeppelin Loop". davidmdelaney. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ a b "Zeppelin Loop". Notable Knot Index. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ "Zeppelin Bend". Animated Knots Grog. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ "Zeppelin Loop". Breaking Inertia. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
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