re: reef knot/square knot
while the end result of the 'telephone cable' method looks like a reef knot, it differs from a reef knot in that there are no 'tails': so the load is spread more evenly, if you see what i mean, and i assume a better strength reduction result than a reef knot.
basically it's just a lot easier to do on lead than the extra complication of the 'climer knot'
i think simple counts for a lot. |