Originally Posted by
headchange4u
There was an article on BPL that compared different stitches and the double "x" box proved to be the best stitch. The the bar tack stitch didn't hold up as well because of so many needle holes, creating a perforation. The tests were performed on reinforcement patches, like on the corner of a tarp.
I like using the bar tack on webbing. When I make loops on my suspension straps I use a double "x" box with a bar tack on the top and bottom of the box. Like you said , they us the bar tack on climbing gear, so it must be a strong stitch.