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2007), 72.</ref> but is less secure than the similar [[simple Simon under]].
2007), 72.</ref> but is less secure than the similar [[simple Simon under]].


The difference is just wheather the blue working end goes over the standing end (Simple Simon over) or under the standing end ([[simple Simon under]]).
The difference is just wheather the green working end goes over the green standing (loaded) end (Simple Simon over) or under the green standing (loaded) end ([[simple Simon under]]).


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

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

The simple Simon over bend is a knot belonging to the category bend. It was invented by Harry Asher:

... when I had decided that the way to try for new bends was to think of the two halves separately, and then decide how to put them together. There seemed to be no better way than to start with the two halfs that make up the famous Sheet bend ... an open loop and a single hitch.

— Dr. Harry Asher: The Alternate Knot Book[1]

The simple Simon under holds well even with different sized ropes, or slippery synthetic ropes,[2] but is less secure than the similar simple Simon under.

The difference is just wheather the green working end goes over the green standing (loaded) end (Simple Simon over) or under the green standing (loaded) end (simple Simon under).

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 above and over the bight.
    Go above and over the bight.
  • Pass underneath the bight.
    Pass underneath the bight.
  • Go over the top, you got an X
    Go over the top, 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, p. 80, Sheridan House (August 1989).
  2. ^ Geoffrey Budworth, The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots & Ropework (Anness Publishing Ltd., 1999, 2007), 72.
  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.
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