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27 This is another quick and simple method of forming a temporary
eye in the end of a rope, perfectly stable when under constant
strain, but otherwise suspect.
Lighterman's The instability cou ld be overcome by seizing the tail to the
standing part, but this would defeat the object of ease and speed.
Hitch It is most easily made by forming the initial movements of a
bowline and repeating the procedu re further along the standing
part.
For bowline see Knot 15

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