These Rules of Thumb for Climbing Knot Tails Could Save Your Life!

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More isn’t always better. When it comes to tail lengths for certain kinds of climbing knots, we know that too short of a tail can allow the knots to unravel. But too long of a tail can lead to problems, too. Here’s a brief overview.

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