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lizardland · May 30th, 2007, 10:07 AM

Figure 9 is the one which allegedly causes the least amount of stress. It is meant for use in thinner ropes and is said to be less likely to come undone. On the other hand, it's a lot slower to tie if you're doing a rewoven knot e.g. tying into a fixed anchor, and it uses more rope if you're using thicker ropes.

A figure 8 with a stopper knot is still a very reliable knot. I tend to avoid reef knots for anything important, it can end up as a slip knot if you catch it the wrong way.

May 30th, 2007, 10:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
lizardland(Offline) LCS Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Evidently Chickentown Posts: 631	Figure 9 is the one which allegedly causes the least amount of stress. It is meant for use in thinner ropes and is said to be less likely to come undone. On the other hand, it's a lot slower to tie if you're doing a rewoven knot e.g. tying into a fixed anchor, and it uses more rope if you're using thicker ropes. A figure 8 with a stopper knot is still a very reliable knot. I tend to avoid reef knots for anything important, it can end up as a slip knot if you catch it the wrong way. __________________ Can you imagine drifting along in the sea with your mouth open and a load of f**ing plankton going in? You'd like it, would you? www.westons-cider.co.uk The Lot isn't the only place to dive: http://www.lulu.com/content/613554 Last edited by lizardland; May 30th, 2007 at 10:11 AM.*