Stoppers
Ashley Stopper Knot
Oysterman's stopper
DIFFICULTY ●●●○○
The bulkiest practical stopper: a clever slipknot-based tie that finishes as a wide three-lobed face, invented by the author of the great knot encyclopedia.
See it tied step-by-step ↗Why it earns its place
When a figure eight still slips through the hole — oversized grommets, big blocks, bungee fittings — this is the answer. Wide, stable, and surprisingly easy once learned.
Where it fails
The final tightening sequence matters: snug the three lobes evenly or the knot forms lopsided. And like most stoppers, plan on it staying tied.
Quick facts
| Type | Bulky stopper |
| Under load | Very secure |
| Untying | Difficult |
| Best for | Oversized holes and blocks |