Zeppelin Bend

Posted By: Bob V
Date: 9/26/06 7:05p.m.

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In Response To: A Knot To Do (Don Schroder)

There's a variation of the Carrick bend that is also neat and has as story behind it. Apparently it was the only knot allowed by the German commander in charge of the Zeppelins - everyone had to learn how to tie it blindfolded, in the rain, etc to keep the airships tethered.
It is very symmetrical, like the Carrick, and won't flog itself loose, like a sheet bend will occasionally.
Bob V

Zeppelin Bend

Messages In This Thread

Knots To Know -- Don Schroder -- 9/25/06 11:52a.m.

Lots a Knots -- WAYNE, '79 5.2, OCALA, FL -- 9/25/06 6:38p.m.

A Knot To Do -- Don Schroder -- 9/25/06 7:51p.m.

Zeppelin Bend -- Bob V -- 9/26/06 7:05p.m.

Zeppelin Bend -- Don Schroder -- 9/27/06 5:35a.m.

Thanks a knot!! -- Kinney 4.6 #592 -- 9/27/06 7:19a.m.

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