Adjustable bend

Adjustable bend
An adjustable bend, joining two kernmantle ropes
CategoryBend
Relatedrolling hitch, taut-line hitch
ReleasingNon-jamming
Typical useClimbing
ABoK1472, 2558, 2031

The adjustable bend[1] is a bend knot that is easy to lengthen or shorten.

A rolling hitch is used to tie the end of each rope to the standing part of the other. Clifford Ashley suggested it for tying guy ropes.

  1. ^ The complete guide to knots and knot tying — Geoffrey Budworth — p.52 — ISBN 0-7548-0422-4