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Figure 9. Bowline
The bowline is a very secure knot that won’t slip, regardless of the load applied.
It is commonly used by mountain climbers to tie their climbing ropes around
their waists. Use this knot whenever you want to put a nonslip loop on the end of
a line. Beginners are often told to make the bowline by forming a loop, or
“rabbit hole.” The rabbit (working end of the rope) comes up through the hole,
around the tree (standing part of the rope), and back down the hole. The bowline
will slip a few inches before it tightens, so allow an extra-long working end.
