Joining Ropes

[southsoundtree]

Edk, here. Asymmetrical nature rolls the knot away from the tree part over which the rope is being pulled, so it can pull smoother in some situations.

 

[ARLO]

I like the Zepplin Bend. The Shake-hands Bend is also a good one, but is easy to tie incorrectly if you don't know what you are doing. Avoid the Double Fisherman Bend and Flemmish Bend - they are difficult to untie after being loaded.

 

[chris_girard]

I use a Square knot with long tails and the tails are finished off with Double Fisherman's knots. Easy to tie and even easier to untie.