Description
A zeppelin loop is a secure, jam resistant loop knot based on the zeppelin bend.
Use
Zeppelin loop is used to make a loop at one end of a line.
Releasing
Non-jamming
Security
This loop shares many of the properties of the Zeppelin Bend, including impressive security, ease of adjustment,
and nearly identical jam resistance perfection. It is also stable with unusual loading configurations.
Other names
Zeppelin loop, Rosendahl Loop.
Tying
1. Tie a thumb knot (overhand knot).
2. With the end of the rope, follow through the small upper part of the thumb knot.
3. Bring the end of the rope forward and then follow the other leg of the loop up through the small lower part of the
knot to complete the mating overhand knot.