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What kind of knot should I use to tie then ends of webbing together around a tree that I want to use as a top rope anchor?
thanks,
honor

I use water knots with tube webbing. It lays flat and is strong.

Yeah, and they are cinch knots. They tighten when loaded and are sometimes difficult to get undone if tied properly.

The more important question is , what kind of tree should you use.

I would recommend an alternative to tying webbing around a tree. Sling the tree instead. Use two. Tie the slings with water knots. Water knots have a reputation for slipping over time, but I've never had a problem with them. Make sure they have a couple inches of tail sticking out. Although I'm sure you know, don't toprope directly through the webbing, but through a couple biners clipped to the webbing. Sun rots hell outa webbing, so anything that's been exposed to the sun for a while should be viewed with suspicion.

ZSpider

Here is the link to a whole thread concerning water knots.

http://www.redriverclimbing.com/viewtop ... 38&start=0

No need to debate it all over again.

Take the role of a skeptic when seeking information on the world wide web, do yourself and your climbing partners a favor and buy a book or two (Mountaineering Fredom of the Hills, John Long's How to Rock Climb) about climbing and seek profession guidence in your quest for higher ground.

I actually own, have read, and refer to, John Long's falconguide (3rd ed). And on the advice of artsay bought freedom of the hills yesterday.