'How To Tie a Slip Knot' is part of the book - Trad Climbing Basics.
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The slip knot is useful for tying off pitons, tree stumps or other poor gear in order to reduce leverage.
![how to tie a slip knot for climbing](https://www.vdiffclimbing.com/wp-content/images/trad/slip-knot/slip-knot-4.png)
How To Tie a Slip Knot
Step 2
Pull a bight through this loop as shown.
![how to tie a slip knot for rock climbing](https://www.vdiffclimbing.com/wp-content/images/trad/slip-knot/slip-knot-2.png)
Step 3
Slip this bight over the piton.
![slip knot for climbing](https://www.vdiffclimbing.com/wp-content/images/trad/slip-knot/slip-knot-3.png)
Step 4
Cinch it tight and push it as close to the rock as possible to reduce leverage.
![tie a slip knot for rock climbing](https://www.vdiffclimbing.com/wp-content/images/trad/slip-knot/slip-knot-4.png)