- 1). Form loops in each end of the shock cords to be spliced. Overlay the loops upon each other so that rope from the left will form a "b" shape and the rope from the right will form a "q" shape. Make the ends form the up stem of the "b" and down stem of the "q." The stems will be outside of each loop.
- 2). Feed the stem of the "b" back over the loop of the "q" and then forward through both loops toward you and down. Repeat this with the stem of the "q" in reverse, bringing it toward you first, then turning it back through both loops, away from you and up. If you form this correctly, there will be another "q," this time on the left, and a "b" on the right.
- 3). Pull both the standing parts and ends of each rope to tighten the knot, being sure not to allow the ends back through the loop. To untie the knot, pull on the loops over the standing parts of each rope simultaneously. Regardless of the load placed on the knot, the zeppelin bend will release easily.
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