Usage
Though not well known, the Double Dragon is an excellent fixed, end-of-rope loop that is quick and easy to tie.
Warning
Verify tying technique with a skilled instructor where knot failure could cause property damage, injury, or death.
Also known as
Structure
Often compared to the
Perfection Loop, to which it superficially resembles, the Double Dragon Loop differs significantly in both tying method and structure.
Strength/Reliability
Unlike the
Perfection Loop, which is prone to jamming (difficult to untie), the Double Dragon loosens more easily after a heavy load has been applied. It is as strong and secure as comparable terminal loop knots such as the
Double Bowline and
Figure Eight Loop. The Double Dragon works well with High Modulus Polyethylene(HMPE) rope such as Spectra® and Dyneema® and is better suited to these than the common
Bowline. Keep in mind that any knot in HMPE will reduce the strength of the rope significantly (more so than in other types of rope) as these materials do not tolerate tight bends.
