How to Tie a Water Knot

Connect two pieces of webbing with a water knot.

A water knot is the all-purpose webbing knot. Knots for normal rope are ineffective and possibly dangerous in webbing, so this knot is essential for your repertoire. When you tie a water knot, you tie two pieces of webbing together. The two pieces of webbing share significant surface area with this knot, making it a very strong knot. Use this type of knot to secure two pieces together with little worry that the webbing pieces will separate.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Webbing

1. Tie a normal overhand (granny) knot, leaving at least a 6-inch tail. Keep the webbing flat -- do not allow it to twist.

2. Insert the other end of the webbing where the tail of the knotted webbing comes out.

3. Follow the tied webbing around the knot with the second piece of webbing.

4. Go back through the knot to the other side so you have tails of webbing sticking out both sides of the knot.

Tips & Warnings

• You should have at least 6 inches of tail for this to be a safe knot.

References

• Outdoor Recreation of Georgia Tech Beginner Instructions: Instructions for Climbing on Prusik Knots