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BOwLIne

A fixed loop at the end of a line or for attaching a
line to an object.

The bowline is one of the best known and most widely backed up with a stopper (see the final photograph). But
used of all knots. It creates a fixed loop that does not slip even while loaded, this knot can be untied by pushing
or jam. It is, however, far from being a secure knot. It can up on the bight that surrounds the standing part. When
be shaken loose when unloaded, and it has been known a loop simply has to be untied later, the bowline is a great
to capsize (deform) when overloaded. It is, therefore, best choice.

Bowline: Step 1 Bowline: Step 2

KnOtS YOU need: BOat KnOtS

Form a small loop in the standing part of the Take the working end around behind the stand-
line and bring the working end back up through ing part and back down through the loop. Pull
the loop, as shown in the photograph. slowly on the standing part to form the knot.

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