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The simple Simon over bend is a
knot A knot is an intentional complication in Rope, cordage which may be practical or decorative, or both. Practical knots are classified by function, including List of hitch knots, hitches, List of bend knots, bends, List of loop knots, loop knots, ...
belonging to the category bend. The simple Simon under holds well even with slippery synthetic ropes, but is less secure than the similar simple Simon under. The difference is just whether the green working end goes over the green standing (loaded) end (Simple Simon over) or under the green standing (loaded) end ( simple Simon under).


Inventor

It was invented by the prolific Dr. Harry Asher and published in 1989.


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

Schotstek rechts.jpg, The Sheet bend was the starting point of developing the Simple Simon Over bend. Einfacher Simon-Über Barb.05.jpg, ''Simple Simon Over''.
The working part passes over the standing (loaded) part of the rope. Einfacher Simon-Unter Barb.06.jpg, ''Simple Simon Under''.
The working part passes under the standing (loaded) part of the rope.


Instructions

Tie as shown in the images. In the sheet bend, the two running ends should emerge on the same side of the knot. Einfacher Simon-Über Barb.01.jpg, Form a bight with the left rope. Einfacher Simon-Unter Barb.01.jpg, Pass the right rope down through the bight. Einfacher Simon-Unter Barb.02.jpg, Go above and over the bight. Einfacher Simon-Über Barb.02.jpg, Pass underneath the bight. Einfacher Simon-Über Barb.03.jpg, Go over the top, you got an X Einfacher Simon-Über Barb.04.jpg, Bring your working end down up through the bight Einfacher Simon-Über Barb.05.jpg, Tighten the bend.


See also

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Knot A knot is an intentional complication in Rope, cordage which may be practical or decorative, or both. Practical knots are classified by function, including List of hitch knots, hitches, List of bend knots, bends, List of loop knots, loop knots, ...
* List of bend knots *
List of knots This list of knots includes many alternative names for common knots and lashings. Knot names have evolved over time, and there are many conflicting or confusing naming issues. The overhand knot, for example, is also known as the thumb knot. The ...


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Simple Simon Under Bend knots Knots of modern origin