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Overhand on a Bight

Applications: anchor building, tying off an equalized cordelette, connecting to the middle of a rope, shortening a loop, connecting two ends of a rope, backing up a Munter-Mule Knot

The Overhand on a Bight is a useful, simple and less bulky alternative to the Figure Eight on a Bight. It is quick to tie, fairly strong, and requires less rope than the Figure Eight. This is especially useful when tying the equalized loops of a cordelette together into a single point; the Overhand on a Bight takes less space to tie, so it reduces the angles between the strands of the cordelette. It is also useful for shortening slings, cords and rope sections, connecting two similar strands of material (be sure to back it up), and for backing up the Munter-Mule Knot.

The Overhand on a Bight is not as strong as the Figure Eight on a Bight, and generally, when strength may be an issue and length and bulk are not, the Figure Eight on a Bight is preferable.

Instructions below:
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