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]

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 holds well even with different sized ropes, or slippery synthetic ropes.[2]

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

Instructions edit

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]

See also edit

References edit

  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.