Simple Simon under

Simple Simon Under
CategoryBend
Efficiencyhigh
OriginHarry Asher, published in 1989
Relatedsimple Simon over bend, simple Simon symmetric bend, simple Simon double bend
ReleasingFair
Typical usesuitable for dissimilar ropes, works well with synthetic ropes.

The simple Simon under bend is a knot belonging to the category bend. It was invented by Harry Asher. It is more secure than the similar Simple Simon over and more effective with quite large differences in thickness of the two ropes.[1]

The simple Simon under holds well even with different sized ropes, or slippery synthetic ropes.[2]

Comparison of Sheet bend, Simple Simon over and Simple Simon under

  • The Sheet bend was the starting point of developing the Simple Simon over bend.[3]
    The Sheet bend was the starting point of developing the Simple Simon over bend.[3]
  • Simple Simon Over. The working part passes over the standing (loaded) part of the rope.
    Simple Simon Over.
    The working part passes over the standing (loaded) part of the rope.
  • Simple Simon Under. The working part passes under the standing (loaded) part of the rope.
    Simple Simon Under.
    The working part passes under the standing (loaded) part of the rope.

Instructions

Tie as shown in the images. Note, that , as in the sheet bend, the two running ends should emerge on the same side of the knot. [4]

  • Form a bight with the left rope.
    Form a bight with the left rope.
  • Pass the right rope down through the bight.
    Pass the right rope down through the bight.
  • Go underneath of the working end over the bight.
    Go underneath of the working end over the bight.
  • Pass underneath the bight.
    Pass underneath the bight.
  • The working part passes beneath the standing (loaded) part of the right,[5] you got an X.
    The working part passes beneath the standing (loaded) part of the right,[5] you got an X.
  • Bring your working end down up through the bight
    Bring your working end down up through the bight
  • Tighten the bend.
    Tighten the bend.

See also

References

  1. ^ Harry Asher, Alternative Knot Book, Sheridan House (August 1989).
  2. ^ Geoffrey Budworth, The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots & Ropework (Anness Publishing Ltd., 1999, 2007), 73.
  3. ^ Asher, Harry. (1989). The alternative knot book. Sheridan House. ISBN 0911378 95 2.
  4. ^ Asher, Harry. (1989). The alternative knot book. Sheridan House. ISBN 0911378 95 2.
  5. ^ Asher, Harry. (1989). The alternative knot book. Nautical. ISBN 0713659505. OCLC 19774858.