Additional wraps around the anchor increase the frictional resistance to slippage. Clove plus two half hitches. This compound knot combines the characteristics of the clove and half hitch into a knot that is quite strong and highly resistant to slippage. This combination can be used for attaching the flying line to the kite bridle and for other critical connections. Cleat tie down.
Proper cleat tie down involves overlapping the line in a figure eight pattern.
Knots to make a loop Bowline. A strong knot for making a loop that will not slip is the bowline. Bowline with two turns. The bowline has many variations. This variant, with an extra turn, is recommended for slippery kite line.