Mastering The Bowline Knot: Essential Tying Techniques And Ingenious Applications! 

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Muscle memory is key to remembering knots. But take it from a sail boat owner... tie them when you're in all sorts of weird positions. For some reason, a knot you know by heart will suddenly becoming confusing and hard to tie bent over a railing / hanging over the edge / line coming from above rather than below / non-dominant hand is the only one not holding something / etc. Practice in front of the tv, sure, but then go tie that same knot in as many unusual situations as you can think of.

I really like the methodology behind teaching the Marlin Spike first, followed by the Bowline. Makes logical sense. Trying to teach the Bowline first results in a few variations that don't work and confuse new learners.

Coolest way I've ever seen anyone teach how to tie a bowline....hands down.

Never seen the bowline tied this way, this is awesome dave

Oh my gosh, this is outstanding! I can tell that I'm going to spend hours on this channel. 🙂 And let me just say, it is such a pleasure to find someone on RU-vid who knows how to pronounce "bowline". (My father, a former sailor who was then commissioned and became a Naval aviator, taught me a bit about rope and knots, but I've always wanted to learn more.)

Thank you for your continuing posts that are a great source of information for self reliance. I first became aware of your abilities when watching “Dual Survival “. Then when receiving your channel as a recommended watch. I have found that your posts have been highly professional, concise and without unnecessary content. As a fellow veteran(Navy Sea Bee’s-NMCB5)from the 70’s, I thank you for your service and for your continuing sharing of information to help others to increase their understanding and confidence to become self reliant. CAN DO!

I learned the bolin knot when i was about 10 this is a very cool new look at it for me 😊

I really like the bowline off of a marlin spike and this midline version is going to be super useful. Thanks!!!

I’ve done rope rescue and helicopter repelling work for years and this is a new one for me I love it much better the then the alpine great useful knot I’m going to have to train up on it for sure thank you Dave

Nice video Dave!!! Thank you for teaching me something today!

Happy Holidays Dave, Thank you for your infinite survival and Ham radio knowledge bud. Here come the snow!!

Wow.. it's not often I see something new.. but a double loop bowline is a first for me..!!! Touché..!!!

We've not met, but I have learned from you for years now. Thank you Dave, from the bottom of my heart

Would be very handy in the marine industry also. Another great vid.

Great knot, thanks Dave!

Thank you! Great knots!

I really like your patient teaching. I read it carefully every time and benefit a lot. Thank you for sharing and learning new skills.

Welp, learned something new today. I first learned how to tie a bowline while going through commercial diver school back in 1994, and I've also seen a few variations of that knot as well. But I've never seen that marlin spike to bowline conversion, nor a mid line knot version. Thanks Dave!

It's always good to learn ways to tie familiar knots mid-line as well as at the ends. I use the Alpine Butterfly for this type of application, but the Bowline is just as good. Cheers.

Great demonstration ! I use the bowline all the time but didn't know that variant

I use this knot all the time! Great stuff Dave!

Very simple very easy

Keep up the great work and fight the good fight Brother

Thanks s for the new knowledge

Dave I say it again I want you to know brother I've always been a fan of yours ever since I seen you on TV always wanted to be like you you're very intelligent you're really good at what you do I know we don't know each other but I would be the annoying neighbor LOL that will come over and go what else you want to teach you're just awesome brother thank you love you

Great instructions and demo....as always.

thanks from Savoie !

Great job

Ty, another good one

Thanks Dave

Good video

Yiu make learning knots so interesting and easy!

Thanks for the tip. 👍

On that type of rope or any rope really, I used heat shrink for the ends. Kind of makes the ends like shoelace ends.

Effing Brilliant!

That clicked, Thanks

Good video, thanks! Question, couldn't you use a double marlin spike with a toogle stick instead of a bowline at the attachment point? It seems like a more efficient/quicker fastener.

Dave, that's a great use of a double loop bowling knot. Another great place to use one is at the end of a line and leave a little tag end left. With that knit at the end of a line there is never a need for a toggle or a soft shackle. Which really streamlines a ridge line deployment!

cool

I think a butterfly knot would be better just more difficult to tie. I understand why you choose that knot based on the Marlin spike.

What would the world do without Dave Canterbury?

Is there a reason the marlin spike would not hold? Not strong enough or slippage?

What vest are you wearing?

What applications would you differentiate using this verses using an alpine butterfly? Or is it one of those dealers preference knots?

I was getting worried about not seeing Zohn (sp?) on awhile. The cat, I mean.

Hi there, on a side note, I need your advice on torches. Can you give me a pointer for a hand torch.

Neat video! I would use a bowline on a bite, myself. Looks like the one you teach here could bind up if you accidentally pull the wrong end.... Or I'd use a double dragon mid line loop... But that's not a bowline style knot... and under EXTREME load needs some finjangling to undo some times. Or I'd use a couple loops held together by a few half hitches... But that one is finicky cuz it falls apart under no tension... But... Under EXTREME load. It'll untie super easy, cuz It's just half hitches holding some loops together. But I really enjoyed this video! Cheers! Thanks for making great content!

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Why do you choose this knot over an alpine butterfly?

This is off subject but where can I get a camo jacket like the ones you wear I’ve looked on your Amazon store and self reliance outfitters and can’t find one your info would be greatly appreciated

Y'know... Now that I've gotten a chance to mess around with this a little bit. I would like to partially retract my earlier comment. It doesn't seem like it will bind up on you if you pull it the wrong way. But! The bowline on a bite will! Huh! I like this style of this knot even more now!

It's called a TUGBOAT BOWLINE

Great video! Thank you! What rope were you using in the video?

Fish n' Game pulls you over for not having tags and tail lights on the lumber...

You can learn how to tie a knot or just tie a lot.

Thanks Dave