# Loop tieing

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**Created:** [December 8, 2013, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-tieing/61919 "2013-12-08T19:36:22Z")\
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**Author:** ![Raigo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/raigo/32/1446_2.png) [@Raigo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raigo)\
**Post date:** [December 8, 2013, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-tieing/61919/1 "2013-12-08T19:36:22Z")

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Is there a way to make a finger loop that doesn’t use much string?  
I feel that the way I do it uses up too much access length

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**Author:** ![xmotoby](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xmotoby/32/1246_2.png) [@xmotoby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xmotoby)\
**Post date:** [December 8, 2013, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-tieing/61919/2 "2013-12-08T22:10:48Z")

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All loops are not going to be too different, but I like to use a Bowline because it’s flat and holds well.

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**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\
**Post date:** [December 9, 2013, 2:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-tieing/61919/3 "2013-12-09T02:03:54Z")

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A simple overhand loop is the easiest and best. Just watch how big you make the loop and how much tail you leave.

> **[Overhand loop](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overhand_loop)**
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> The overhand loop is a simple knot which forms a fixed loop in a rope. Made by tying an overhand knot in the bight, it can be tied anywhere along a rope (does not need any working end). The knot can be used for attaching clips, hooks, other rope, etc., but has the disadvantage that it is likely to jam tight when the rope has been pulled and the knot may need to be cut off. It also has some uses in kite-flying, though other knots may be better. It is commonly disapproved by the Boy Scouts because...

[http://web.archive.org/web/20080102172651/http://members.aol.com/goodheavens/overhand.html](http://web.archive.org/web/20080102172651/http://members.aol.com/goodheavens/overhand.html)

[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/b/b/cbb96243ffa2c5ebf64a184408bfc080646121de.jpeg "How To Tie An Overhand Loop - Knot") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3pIizxiB94)