Bowline

[Steve Bullman]

Where applicable please could you list your chosen application for the knot in question, size cord you prefer, length of cord(or loop in some cases), pros and cons, etc etc...anything you can think of really. Thanks

 

Bowline

Edited June 28, 2011 by Steve Bullman

[Matt Butler]

probably get shot down for this but i dont like it,

 

too complicated to tie, and can be hard to undo, i use an anglers loop instead

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

size of cord and length is a bit irrelevant as its good alround loop knot and ties well in most ropes, its especialy good on the marlow bull ropes I prefer a splice for my climbing terminations but know loads who climb with it, makes a good sliding loop knot (running bowline) for light rigging ( I prefer slings)

 

and great for hanging up the ropes at the end of the day!

[Tommy_B]

Attachment knot. Or Running bowline for choking stem or timber for logging.

 

Pros, Can release after significant load.

Easy to tie

 

Cons, Needs a stopper knot.

[Lorry thompson]

probably get shot down for this but i dont like it,

 

too complicated to tie, and can be hard to undo, i use an anglers loop instead

 

If you push the loop up at the back it comes straight open. Not shooting you down tho bud climb on what's best for you I think, I hate those spliced ropes most love em:)

[arbogrunt]

I use this for everything!, tying on, rigging, as a running bowline. It only loses 30% of the ropes strength, is easy to tie, can be tied one handed (with practice!) and is easy to remember!

[BenR]

Seems like the most useful, commonly used knot for me. First one to learn!

[Lorry thompson]

Seems like the most useful, commonly used knot for me. First one to learn!

 

You will be able to tie it with your eyes closed before long mate:thumbup:

[redmoosefaction]

I love my bowline... when climbing on it I tuck the loose end of the rope under the loop that's the 'round the tree' bit, it doesn't loosen when your climbing then and points away from your krabs!!

[Johny Walker]

If you push the loop up at the back it comes straight open. Not shooting you down tho bud climb on what's best for you I think, I hate those spliced ropes most love em:)

 

use them all them ,think it was the 1,st knott mi late dad showed me,

 

use them for all sorts ,lorry get a rope we an eye in