Knots in lines

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Notes. Knots. Tips. Resources.

[ ] Proof this. [ ] Illustrate this. There may be an error in the text: "double Becket bend or two bowlines tied together. Bowlines are stronger, but require more line." Concern about "hitch" and the history of "Becket" ... etc.
animatedknots.com/sheetbend/ by Grog
"With tapering, a breaking strain approaching 100% of the rope's rated strength is possible - especially with the Brummel and Long Bury techniques." [ ] Compare this with the use of oval sleeve swaged to cables. What is the strength losses in using Nicopress sleeves on wire rope?
http://loosnaples.com/riggers-guidelines
Knotless loops
- Adjustable knotless loops
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Bend knots A bend knot is a knot used to join two lengths of rope. Breaking strength? History? Setting? Dress it? Undo? Jamming? Untying? Comparison with options? What might bring failure? Fit for purpose? Wear of line when used in the bend or knot? Testing studies for a bend or knot?
- Zeppelin bend, Zeppelin knot Rosendahl bend, AirborneWindEnergy/message/9169
  - How to tie the Zeppelin bend and details at Animated Knots
    - Attention: "Disadvantages: Attention to tying it correctly is critical. After it is tied, it can be hard to distinguish it from the less satisfactory Hunter's Bend."
  - wiki/Zeppelin_bend
  - The Zepppelin bend 02.mpg
  - Zeppelin Bend
  - http://www.survivalnewsonline.com/index.php/2011/12/superknot-the-easy-way-to-tie-the-zeppelin-rosendahl-bend/#lightbox/0/
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- wiki/List_of_bend_knots
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