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TYING A KNOTThe square knot has the advantage that when pulled on, it just gets tighter and will not come untied. It lays very flatand is not bulky like a double knot.1. Start with two ends inboth hands.2. Tie the right end overthe left end.3. Now tie left end (originallythe right) over theright end.4. Pull tightly on bothends.5. Knot should be tightand lay flat.The slip knot has the advantage that you can adjust your sling while keeping it tied.NOTE: It is the shorter band at the beginning which will be adjustable when you finish.GETTING STARTED91. Starting with oneband longer than theother, cross the longerband over once2. and tie.3. Letting the shortband hang down, makea U shape with the longerband.4. Thread the end behindthe short bandand through the loop.5. Pull on both ends6. until the knot istight.7. You can adjust theshort band by pullingon it while holding theknot.