Typical 100% knot strength when tied in Black Termination Zone. Black Termination Zones are gradually tapered to achieve the maximum knot strength.
20 ft / 6 m (176 inch)
2.6 ft / 80 cm (32inch)
Knot strength in Black zone (stronger portion)...
Aqua Green
Hi-Vis Yellow
Norminal Zone
Termination Zone
Take away unnecessary weight of fiber
...is typically equal to straight line strength in normal (thinner) zone
* Dramatization - actual diameter differences are more subtle