Rock Climbing: How to Tie a Stopper Knot

A Stopper Knot (technically a Double Overhand) is useful as a backup knot for other knots. It’s also one half of a Double Fisherman’s Knot. Learn how to tie a Stopper Knot in this video.

To learn more about knots, see our videos on
How to Tie a Double Fisherman’s Knot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHUv-oOMwRA
How to Tie a Figure 8 Knot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFlwrvggas0

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