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Originally Posted by Cothron Theiss
I listed the Alpine Butterfly above it for a couple reasons. First off, all these knots are easy to learn, and the Alpine Butterfly is easier to inspect and dress with a glance than the Bowline.
I left the Figure Eight loop out for a reason. It's reliable for end loops and is one of the most commonly known knots.
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I agree that they are all relatively easy to tie, however I think the alpine butterfly is one one the harder ones mentioned. I don't agree with the inspection point you made because bowlines are extreamly easy to inspect. They all make a uniform shape and it is always clear whether or not it is tied correctly. Also, you said that the figure eight is reliable for end loops, so wouldn't that make it better for this situation? How would someone utilize the sideways loop created by the alpine loop at a point other than the bottom of the rope?
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Originally Posted by Cothron Theiss
While I think John was referring to the Figure Eight loop and not the Figure Eight knot, I'm curious as to why you think the Figure Eight is a better stopper knot than the Stevedore.
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Actually I was referring to the figure eight stopper knot. To be completely honest I have never actually used a stevedore knot. I like the figure eight stopper becuase it holds well, but even after pressure has been applied it is still easy to untie. Granted, in the context of this game I don't think people are going to have to untie their stopper knots, but as I mentioned before I am biased, and the ability to untie knots is essential when sailing.