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skelterjohn
Jun 16, 2008, 12:00 PM
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I followed a link out of a thread somewhere in these forums, and eventually found the description of a knot called the 'Double Dragon'! Anyone know anything about this knot? I think this would be way cooler than a bowline for tying in.
http://www.layhands.com/...ops.htm#DoubleDragon
Also those of you with the ability could check its durability?
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adatesman
Jun 20, 2008, 6:59 AM
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the_climber
Jun 20, 2008, 8:27 AM
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It is an interesting knot. Very bowline-esk, but not a bowline. hmmm... I await testing results!
(This post was edited by the_climber on Jun 20, 2008, 8:27 AM)
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billl7
Jun 20, 2008, 8:49 AM
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I wonder if it would be a bear (or dragon) to untie after being weighted - unlike the bowline.
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adatesman
Jun 20, 2008, 2:01 PM
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billl7
Jun 20, 2008, 5:13 PM
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That doesn't sound too bad.
If you have time and dynamic rope to spare then you might try the same thing with the double dragon on one end and a simple bowline on the other. Depending on your rig, it could give pretty good comparison. (keep in mind it costs me hardly anything dream up suggestions.  )
Still, the data you've given doesn't sound bad.
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knudenoggin
Jun 23, 2008, 4:36 PM
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Aric, I must wonder how tight you're setting this knot,
for I'd think that it would stay safely unjammed through rupture.
It's certainly UNbowlinesque--i.e., no central nipping loop with each
end in tension. There area quite a variety of such loopknots, including
the Perfection/Angler's Loop, and Ashley's #1034, some of which come
under the moniker of "tugboat" "bowlines", able to be formed in the
bight with a snap-dazzle flick of the wrists! YMMV.
There are many preferable loopknots to this, for climbing!
*kN*
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