The Hybrid Method Of Tying The Alpine Butterfly

This method combines attributes of two well known methods to tie the Alpine Butterfly Knot.
One common method begins by WRAPPING the rope twice around the palm of your hand. Another recognized method places two TWISTS in a bight of rope.
The Hybrid Method employs ONE wrap and ONE twist instead, resulting in an efficient and user friendly way of tying the Alpine Butterfly. Climbers, cavers, boaters, SAR personnel, riggers and professional workers will appreciate it's virtues, which include speed, ease of "eye loop" sizing, the ability to tie with gloves or mitts on (or with cold fingers) and in the dark, and maintaining better control of your rope.

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[askwoodman]

Excellent demo. Best method ever for this knot. Thanks for posting this.

[ercampbell]

Nice job! I haven't seen this method before. Thanks!

[Jestlow]

Best method I have seen. As much fun as my favorite method for the Zeppelin Bend.

[timabababaluka]

Simple, quick, and loop length options--what's not to love? This is my favorite method by far.

[mannyandjennifer]

I like how you can determine the length of the loop easier than the other methods. Thanks!

[manciodellavega]

wowww WONDERFUL!!!!

[edmadridyt]

A really beautiful method of tying the really beautiful alpine butterfly loop knot. Thanks for posting this wonderful instructional video!

[tuber76er]

Thanks for teaching me this method. It's what I'll use from now on. Great video.

[ffaall]

Love it man... best way ever :)

[Arytopia1]

This method is superior to the other two. Thank you for this video.