How to Tie a Broken Rope Knot

Climbers often use the water knot, also known as the ring bend, for tying runners, a length of webbing tied into a loop. In addition to making loops, it also works as a simple knot to join the ends of two broken ropes together. Because the resulting knot is small, it remains unobtrusive. Unlike other knots, such as the fisherman and double fisherman, which seem easy to tie but fail when tied wrongly, most people can tie the water knot without problems.

Instructions

    • 1

      Tie a loose overhand knot in the end of the broken rope.

    • 2

      Thread the other end of the broken rope back through the first overhand knot. Follow the path of the first overhand knot exactly in reverse.

    • 3

      Pull the ends tight.