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Adjustable bend 
Summary
The adjustable bend[1] is a bend knot that is easy to lengthen or shorten.
| Adjustable bend | |
|---|---|
 An adjustable bend, joining two kernmantle ropes | |
| Category | Bend |
| Related | rolling hitch, taut-line hitch |
| Releasing | Non-jamming |
| Typical use | Climbing |
| ABoK | 1472 |
A rolling hitch is used to tie the end of each rope to the standing part of the other. Clifford Ashley suggested it for tying guy ropes.