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
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.
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.
Pass the right rope down through the bight.
Go underneath of the working end over the bight.
Pass underneath the bight.
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- Tighten the bend.
See also
References
- ↑ Harry Asher, Alternative Knot Book, Sheridan House (August 1989).
- ↑ Geoffrey Budworth, The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots & Ropework (Anness Publishing Ltd., 1999, 2007), 73.
- ↑ Asher, Harry. (1989). The alternative knot book. Sheridan House. ISBN 0911378-95-2.
- ↑ Asher, Harry. (1989). The alternative knot book. Sheridan House. ISBN 0911378-95-2.
- ↑ Asher, Harry. (1989). The alternative knot book. Nautical. ISBN 0713659505. OCLC 19774858.
