The double overhand noose is a very secure
hitch knot. It might be used by cavers and canyoneers to bind a cow tail or a foot loop to a carabiner.
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File:Noeud double ganse-1.jpg, Make a bight
The word is derived from Old English ''byht'' (“bend, angle, corner; bay, bight”). In modern English, bight may refer to:
* Bight (geography), recess of a coast, bay, or other curved feature
* Bight (knot), a curved section, slack part, or loo ...
File:Noeud double ganse-2.jpg, Turn around the standing end
File:Noeud double ganse-3.jpg, the 2nd round rides
Amusement rides, sometimes called carnival rides, are mechanical devices or structures that move people especially kids to create fun and enjoyment.
Rides are often perceived by many as being scary or more dangerous than they actually are. This ...
the 1st
File:Noeud double ganse nouage.jpg, Tie inside the two rounds
File:Noeud double ganse-4.jpg
File:Noeud double ganse-5.jpg, Tighten
A heavily tightened double overhand noose will jam. The bound object has to be removed before untying.
As the
double overhand knot
The double overhand knot or barrel knot is simply an extension of the regular overhand knot, made with one additional pass. The result is slightly larger and more difficult to untie. It forms the first part of the surgeon's knot and both sides ...
, it neither slips nor turns around. However, a
third round turn might be useful with some highly lubricious spectra/nylon ropes.
Tom Moyer, Paul Tusting, Chris Harmston,(2000) Comparative Testing of High Strength Cord
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See also
*List of hitch knots
A hitch knot is a type of knot used to secure a rope to an object or another rope. It is used in a variety of situations, including climbing, sailing, and securing loads. Hitch knots are classified based on their ability to be tightened or released ...
*List of knots
This list of knots includes many alternative names for common knots and lashings. Knot names have evolved over time, and there are many conflicting or confusing naming issues. The overhand knot, for example, is also known as the thumb knot. The ...
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