There are two basic tie-in knots climbers should be familiar with: The figure-eight follow-through, or “trace eight,” and the double bowline with a back-up. Heather Weidner, pro climber, explains the ...

The bowline is an ancient knot. It dates so far back historians can’t even pinpoint who tied it first, but what makes it so impressive is that it’s as important and useful today as it was to mariners, ...

Pity the double bowline--it's gotten a terrible rap.starting in 1989 when Lynn Hill took a 70-foot groundfall when her partly tied bowline pulled free of her harness. But, still, for decades thiis was ...

The Double Bowline Loop Knot is a strong and dependable knot widely used in arborist work, rock climbing, alpine climbing, canyoning, and rescue operations. Known for its secure loop and reliable ...

Learn how to tie the Water Bowline loop knot, a reliable variation that holds strong even on wet or slippery ropes. This knot is easy to tie, secure under load, and ideal for boating, climbing, rescue ...

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Learn three different ways to tie a bowline, the King of Knots. We will show you how to tie a bowline knot diagram. The bowline (pronounced bo-lin) is the single most important knot for all outdoors ...