Bowline Knot is the most useful and most popular knot in the world of sailing – it is easy to tie, but also to untie. It is, however, extremely firm and secure.
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Learn how to tie a Bowline Knot:
Step1: Form a loop
Form a loop by simply crossing the two sides of the line.
Step 2: Line through the rope
At this point, you should have two ends – a free and a standing one. As you’ve made the loop, bring the free end of the line through the rope (as some like to say – the rabbit comes out of the hole).
Step 3: Wrap it
Wrap it around the standing end and bring it back through the loop (the rabbit goes around the tree and then back into the hole).
Step 4: Tighten
Tighten the knot by pulling both ends.
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A Figure 8 Knot is also known as stopper knot or Flemish knot, it is very popular not only in sailing, but also in rock climbing and caving. The main purpose of a Figure 8 Knot is to stop the line from running and sliding out of sight.
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Learn how to tie a Figure 8 Knot.
Step 1: Form a Q shape
Form a loop by crossing the two sides of a line.
Step 2: Twist top around
At this point you should have two ends – a free and a standing one
bring the free end under the standing one.
Step 3: Bring end into the loop
Bring it over and into the loop, forming a number eight.
Step 4: Tighten
Tighten the two ends.