Double Sheet Bend

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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.

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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