Simple Simon under
The simple Simon under bend is a knot belonging to the category bend. It was invented by Harry Asher.[1] It is more secure than the similar simple Simon over. The difference is just which of the green ends in the image below is the standing end.
| Simple Simon Under | |
|---|---|
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| Category | Bend |
| Efficiency | high |
| Origin | Harry Asher, published in 1989 |
| Related | simple Simon over bend, simple Simon symmetric bend, reef (square) knot |
| Releasing | Fair |
| Typical use | suitable for dissimilar ropes, works well with synthetic ropes. |
The simple Simon under holds well even with different sized ropes, or slippery synthetic ropes.[2]
Instructions
Illustrations showing process of tying the simple Simon under bend knot.
See also
- Knot
- List of bend knots
- List of knots
Simple Simon UNDER.[3] Note the working part passes beneath the standing (loaded) part of the rope.
References
- Harry Asher, Alternative Knot Book, Sheridan House (August 1989).
- Geoffrey Budworth, The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots & Ropework (Anness Publishing Ltd., 1999, 2007), 73.
- Asher, Harry. (1989). The alternative knot book. Nautical. ISBN 0713659505. OCLC 19774858.
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