Master the Double Over Hand Loop Knot: Essential Knot-Tying Skills

The Double Over Hand Loop Knot is an upgraded version of the overhand loop knot. By doubling up the turns it gives the knot a bigger knot area which has the added advantage of being slightly easier to untie after load has been applied. It can be tied in seconds and will tighten into a secure knot as soon as any load is applied. Expand you Knot Tying skills by watching this video so you can master the double over hand loop knot. There are many sailing use case both on and off the water making this a knot that every sailer should know. The team at Bottom Up Boats often use this a loop in a fixed line when towing a dinghy or for securing sails to the rail while racing offshore. Want to Skip to the best bit ? Use the chapters below. 0:00 - Intro 0:16 - Starting tying the knot 0:23 - The measurements 0:40 - Loop 1 0:50 - Loop 2 1:24 - Understand the properties of the knot 1:45. - Wrap up While the Double Overhand Loop knot is easier to untie than the single it still can be impossible to untie after heavy load is applied to the rope. This why the team at Bottom Up Boats prefers the Bowline to create loops while it is a little hard to master it is just as secure while being easier to untie after load has been applied. Bowline Demonstration. https://youtu.be/zgTD5XD9kTM If you are short of rope length to create your loop the other option is to user the single over hand loop knot. We have another really popular video which can help you master another essential knot that you need to know. The Over Hand Loop Knot is the simplest way to create a loop in the end of a length of rope. It can be tied in seconds and will tighten into a secure knot as soon as any load is applied. Master the Over Hand Loop Knot: https://youtu.be/6d4M568QTK4 We hope you enjoyed todays Knot Knots demonstration where we should you how to tie the Double Overhand Loop Knot. Make sure you subscribe to get all of our latest sailing tips and tricks as soon as they are released. #knowknots #bottomupboats #doubleoverhandloop #sailing #sailingknots