Bowline


bowline

Make a 6. Make sure main part of rope is underneath.
Put end through eye - "rabbit up the burrow".
Bring end around the main rope - "rabbit around the tree".
Put end through eye - "rabbit back down the burrow".
Pull main part of rope and right hand side of loop to tighten.
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Use:
The bowline is a rescue and/or safety knot. You can tie the loop around you when you are hillwalking but an extra knot is required.
Care should be taken when tying this knot.

Print
If you would like to print out the knots yourself open knots.pdf file. Or just click on the animated knot.

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