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Bowline
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Make a 6. Make sure main part of rope is
underneath.
Put end through eye - "rabbit up the
burrow".
Bring end around the main rope - "rabbit
around the tree".
Put end through eye - "rabbit back down the
burrow".
Pull main part of rope and right hand side of
loop to tighten.
Use:
The bowline is a rescue and/or safety knot.
You can tie the loop around you when you are
hillwalking but an extra knot is required.
Care should be taken when tying this knot.