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First, learn to tie the bowline by laying the working end on the standing part and twisting to form a loop (the "hole" that the rabbit comes out of). Wrap the loop once more around the working end. Then pass the working end behind the standing part and back down through the double loop.
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double bowline is more complicated than the Figure Eight and partner checks are harder to verify. ... single bowline is not safe while the double bowline is difficult to tie but is easier to undo after taking
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there are many versions of the bowline, some of which are unsafe for climbing ... Bowline on a Bight, Retraced
Through Harness w/ Yosemite Finish ... is the safest option
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Knack Knots You Need: Step-by-Step instructions for More Than 100 of the Best
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Climbing: A Beginner's Guide: From the Gym to the Rocks
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1287:Lobster buoy
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