One of the good effects of this thread was to make me go back and relearn the Zeppelin bend. I spent an evening in front of the TV tying untying and retying it and I don't think I will ever forget it again.
Cobleskill, The Zeppy is a good one and so is Hunter's bend....but I forget them when actually working and revert to the Carrrick which is ingrained on my brain.
Running Bowline for rigging. A marl with the RB helps balance/stabilize a piece (hmm...notice a a spread clove hitch without a free end?) but does nothing good for strength and is more hassle to de-rig. Clove hitch used to be a favorite of mine....but I've had a roll out and the RB is now...
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