Zeppelin Bend - Tying

Tying

  1. Form a loop in each of the ends of rope
  2. Overlay one loop on the other, such that the working end of each rope faces "outwards" or away from the other hitch
  3. Pull either loose end once around the loop in the other rope, and then through the "tunnel" created by the two hitches
  4. Repeat with the other loose end
  5. Pull on all four rope parts to tighten the knot.
  6. To untie, pull simultaneously on the two turns that go round the standing parts.


Another method of remembering this knot is to visualize a "69". To tie the knot, follow the steps below.

  1. Make a "6" with the line (rope) in your left hand. It is important that the bitter end winds up on top of the standing end for the "6".
  2. Make a "9" with the line in your right hand. Make sure that the standing end crosses over the bitter end of the "9".
  3. While keeping both "numbers" intact, place the "6" over the "9", with the circle parts of each number lining up.
  4. Take the "tail" of the "6" and put it through the middle (circle) part of your "69".
  5. Take the "tail" part of the "9" and bring it up through the middle (circle) part of your "69".
  6. Pull each standing end while ensuring that the bitter ends are not pulled from the "69" holes.

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