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Why tie webbing in a loop?

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Brian Kramer · · Kingsville · Joined Sep 2014 · Points: 332

Its common practice (and manufacturer recommended) to tie webbing into a loop. Does anyone know the physics or reason behind why?

bearbreeder · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 3,065

because its stronger

DAV

thats all there is to it

;)

Locker · · Yucca Valley, CA · Joined Oct 2002 · Points: 2,349
"Why tie webbing in a loop?"

Ever been looped?

It's fun!
Steve Williams · · The state of confusion · Joined Jul 2005 · Points: 235

It still is done today. Buy a long length of 1" tubular
webbing (and I don't mean a double--more like about 20 or more feet long),
for anchors around large trees. You won't find any sewn slings that large.
Use a water knot to tie the ends together, just be sure to leave at least
1" of tail on each end. Bombproof.

davegreg · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2015 · Points: 5

It's interesting. Even little things still contain knowledge.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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