A double (or in some cases, triple) overhand knot is used in the fisherman's bend to form prusic loops. It would seem that it would serve well in this application.
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A double (or in some cases, triple) overhand knot is used in the fisherman's bend to form prusic loops. It would seem that it would serve well in this application.
Here's how I replaced a toggle with one of these as a pseudo-'biner:
Nice! Thanks for all the pictures. I will have to make and test a few once my Amsteel line gets here.
I'm tempted to ask how these slipped under the radar, but obviously, a few were paying attention the first time around. Very cool.
I think I know.........this thread started at about the same time as the first whoopie sling discussions. Slowbro's tutorial came a couple of weeks later and whoopie slings have been the hot topic since then. I've been using loop shackles, and often wondered why where wasn't more discussion.
Ken
Dunno about others, Dave, but I missed it because we hadn't yet pounced on UCRs & whoopie slings nor was I tuned into AmSteel. My attention at the time was on straps and descender rings. I'm glad this resurfaced.
edit: dang, scooped again! ;) I gotta learn to type faster.
Just finding this thread too. So what is the recommended knot, just an overhand knot? Nothing fancier?
Patrick, I think that's yet tbd.
Nacra! Get in here and take a victory lap!:laugh:
Wow. I too can't believe I missed this. I liked how the sailing industry was moving towards "software" solutions for shackles and such but never thought to apply it here. Way to go Nacra.
(PS - First thing I bought with my college graduation money was a Prindle 16. I miss the catamaran days but I also miss having a body that didn't complain about that type of sailing.)