Hello everyone, glad to finally be joining this forum.
I haven't seen this anywhere else, but by the same logic of the Zeppelin bend -> Zeppelin loop, I have adapted the Carrick bend (ends opposed) as a loop by laying the working end of the first overhand loop back over the loop parallel to the standing part, then working it under-over-under-over. Take out the slack and pull the standing part and opposite leg to collapse the knot. It seems to be quite secure, and I would expect it to be comparable to the bend in strength and security. It is easier (for me) than the Zeppelin loop because it is basically tied just like the bend. It also seems to have an advantage over the Zeppelin loop and double dragon in that the working end tends to lie inside the loop parallel to the leg, like in the bowline, rather than sticking out at a right angle.
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has any experience with this loop, and what its disadvantages might be.
Thanks,
Jim