Over the Edge Training/Double Sheet Bend; but it's fine

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Double Sheet Bend; but it's fine

I was somewhat surprised to find that in 10mm rope, the double sheet bend started slipping at around 10kN and then continued to slip until coming apart at around 13kN. In the same rope, a figure-8 rethread bend did not slip and broke at 18kN.
Testing videos includes double sheet bend variations compared to figure-8 rethread variations in 10mm rope and 8mm cord. 

Contents

Introduction

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10mm PMI Classic Sport Rope

Double sheet bend.mp4
Double sheet bend yosemite.mp4
Double sheet bend double overhand bight side.mp4
Double sheet bend double overhand both sides.mp4
Figure-8 rethread bend.mp4
Figure-8 on a bight rethread bend.mp4

8mm PMI Accessory Cord Loop

Double sheet bend loop.mp4
Double sheet bend Yosemite loop.mp4
Double sheet bend double overhand bight side loop.mp4
Double sheet bend double overhand both sides loop.mp4
Figure-8 rethread bend loop.mp4
Figure-8 on a bight rethread bend.mp4
Double fisherman's bend.mp4