Which knot is used to tie a loop in webbing around an anchor?

• A. Ring Bend (water knot)
• B. Water Knot
• C. Bowline
• D. Figure Eight

Answer: (A)

Tying a loop in webbing around an anchor calls for a knot that sits flat, is easy to inspect, and is designed specifically for joining ends of webbing. The water knot, also known as a ring bend, does exactly that: it securely joins the two ends of the webbing to form a fixed loop that can be positioned around an anchor without bulk or twisting. It distributes the load along the webbing and remains reliable under tension, and it’s relatively straightforward to untie after loading if the webbing isn’t damaged. The other knots are rope-focused and don’t provide the same clean, stable loop in webbing around an anchor.