Bends Different type of bends include: Sheet Bend - Used for joining two ropes of similar diameter. Commonly used in the 'bending' of flags. Double Sheet Bend - A stronger version of the sheet bend Carrick Bend - Used for bending hawsers together. Reeving Line Bend - Useful if two lines are to be fed through a small pipe. Cat's Paw - Used to secure to a hook for hoisting. Studding Sail Halyard Bend Studding Sail Tack Bend - Will not come undone by the flapping of the sail.