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The bowline (/ ˈ b oʊ l ɪ n / or / ˈ b oʊ l aɪ n /) [2] is an ancient and simple knot used to form a fixed loop at the end of a rope. It has the virtues of being both easy to tie and untie; most notably, it is easy to untie after being subjected to a load.
Pretzel link knot – in knot theory, a branch of mathematics, a pretzel link is a special kind of link; Prusik knot – friction hitch or knot used to put a loop of cord around a rope; Portuguese bowline a.k.a. French bowline – variant of the bowline with two loops that are adjustable in size; Portuguese whipping – a type of whipping knot
First called "constrictor knot" in Clifford Ashley's 1944 work The Ashley Book of Knots, this knot likely dates back much further. [5] Although Ashley seemed to imply that he had invented the constrictor knot over 25 years before publishing The Ashley Book of Knots, [1] research indicates that he was not its only originator, but his Book of Knots does seem to be the source of subsequent ...
For mountaineers/climbers, there tends to be a strong preference for using knots that are perceived to be relatively easy to tie - even when fatigued or in a less than optimal frame of mind [clarification needed] - and so #1410 (Offset overhand bend) is favored. Climbers/canyoners need to retrieve their ropes after an abseil/rappel descent.
Lie facedown, arms out to sides and legs straight. Bend right knee, lifting foot toward ceiling. Gently rotate hips to the left as you drop right foot toward outside of left hip.
The slip knot is a stopper knot which is easily undone by pulling the tail (working end). The slip knot is related to the running knot , which will release when the standing end is pulled. Both knots are identical and are composed of a slipped overhand knot , where a bight allows the knot to be released by pulling on an end; the working end for ...
The bowline on a bight is a knot which makes a pair of fixed-size loops in the middle of a rope. Its advantage is that it is reasonably easy to untie after being exposed to load. It is one of the two tie-in knots that are being taught by the German Alpine Club (DAV), generally being considered secure. [1] [2] [3]
Additional benefits: While the primary purpose of a detangling spray is to remove unwanted knots and tangles, it can also have other beneficial aspects, like heat protection, frizz control and ...