Bowline Knot

FMF · 10-28-2006, 08:50 PM

The Bowline Knot is one of the most used loop knots. This variant is most used in the world. Probably due to its simplicity, security, and its relationship with the Sheet bend. Keep the cross point in step A between a finger and thumb and make a clock-wise turn with your wrist. Without the loop in between, it is the same knot.
If the loop is expected to be heavily loaded, the bowline is, in fact, not secure enough. There is a rule of thumb which states that the loose end should be as long as 12 times the circumference for the sake of safety.
The Bowline
"Lay the bight to make a hole
Then under the back and around the pole
Over the top and thru the eye
Cinch it tight and let it lie"

Bob & Mag · 10-29-2006, 07:41 AM

Ah the old....
...Rabbit comes out of the hole
...runs around the tree
...goes back into the hole.

at least that's how I learned it. LOL
This knot is a must know how to tie it knot!

demonfish · 03-14-2008, 12:31 AM

Its used until you get to rescue work, then the figure eight knot takes over.

10-28-2006, 08:50 PM	#1
FMF NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,404	Bowline Knot The Bowline Knot is one of the most used loop knots. This variant is most used in the world. Probably due to its simplicity, security, and its relationship with the Sheet bend. Keep the cross point in step A between a finger and thumb and make a clock-wise turn with your wrist. Without the loop in between, it is the same knot. If the loop is expected to be heavily loaded, the bowline is, in fact, not secure enough. There is a rule of thumb which states that the loose end should be as long as 12 times the circumference for the sake of safety. The Bowline "Lay the bight to make a hole Then under the back and around the pole Over the top and thru the eye Cinch it tight and let it lie"

10-29-2006, 07:41 AM	#2
Bob & Mag User Gallery Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 2,661	Ah the old.... ...Rabbit comes out of the hole ...runs around the tree ...goes back into the hole. at least that's how I learned it. LOL This knot is a must know how to tie it knot! __________________ Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of food, electricity, gas, and oil, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. Smoke free 16 Weeks!

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03-14-2008, 12:31 AM	#3
demonfish NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mattituck, NY Posts: 229	Its used until you get to rescue work, then the figure eight knot takes over.