What is the Stopper Loop used for?

Keeping the rope's end from slipping through a hole, eye, or block; Serving as an attachment point for a halyard or sheet; Creating a loop with a built-in stopper at the rope's end; Securing ropes in tight passages so they don't run back through; Finishing ends on running rigging.

How do you tie the Stopper Loop?

The Stopper Loop is a fixed loop that also works as a stopper: besides forming a loop, it creates a bulk that keeps the rope's end from pulling back through a hole, eye, or block. It's simple to tie and doubles as a fastening point. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Stopper Loop hard to tie?

The Stopper Loop is rated easy, in the Loops category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What other names does the Stopper Loop have?

It is also known as Stopper Loop, Bucle de retención.

What precautions apply when using the Stopper Loop?

Confirm the button's bulk is bigger than the hole or eye it must not pass through; Like any button knot, it needs to be pulled tight to hold its shape; Don't rely on it as a life-support anchor point without checking the full system.

Stopper Loop

A fixed loop that also acts as a stopper, keeping the end from pulling back through a hole or eye

Also called: Stopper Loop, Bucle de retención

What it is for

Keeping the rope's end from slipping through a hole, eye, or block
Serving as an attachment point for a halyard or sheet
Creating a loop with a built-in stopper at the rope's end
Securing ropes in tight passages so they don't run back through
Finishing ends on running rigging