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Double sheet bend for ropes of uneven strength

Join two ropes of different thickness with the double sheet bend, a knot made for exactly that job.

Time
⏱ 5 min
Difficulty
◆ medium

What you need

  • two ropes of different strength

How to do it

  1. Take two ropes that differ in strength.
  2. Join them with a double sheet bend.

Variations

  • The single sheet bend is a knot in its own right, with its own level.

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