Butterfly loop
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title:
Butterfly loop
text:
The butterfly loop, also known as lineman's loop, butterfly knot, alpine butterfly knot, Swiss loop and lineman's rider, is a knot used to form a fixed loop in the middle of a rope. Tied in the bight, it can be made in a rope without access to either of the ends; this is a distinct advantage when working with long climbing ropes. The butterfly loop is an excellent mid-line rigging knot; it handles multi-directional loading well and has a symmetrical shape that makes it easy to inspect. In a clim
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Knot used to form a fixed loop in the middle of a rope
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterfly_loop
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2024-04-07T17:19:40Z
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