How to Make the Spanish Bowline Under 10 Seconds

[JimK]

Here's a video on tying the Spanish bowline mid-air and under 10 seconds.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUlAFKLNy3g Spanish Bowline via Hemp Pretzel

The video also introduces a new tying technique: the hemp pretzel. It's my goto technique on the Spanish bowline for sure!

 

[Blinky]

What do you use the Spanish bowline for?

 

[HÖLLENREICH]

Looks as though it could be used like a bowline on a bite. It does look to tie easier.

 

[JimK]

I use the Spanish bowline for foot loops when climbing SRT RADS.

I didn't feel like showing the simpler knots via the hemp pretzel

 

[theXman]

on the finished knott, can you put pressure on a single loop, or are both loops supposed to be used together.

can you put a lot of stress on the loop, and it unties easily when done.

first i have every even heard of the spanish bowline itself

 

[Jamin_Mayer]

The Marrow Guide to Knots by Mario Bigon & Guido Regazonni states,

"This ancient knot is known to the sailor as the Spanish bline and to the fireman as the chair knot. It is used in various situations for rescuing men from the sea and hoisting objects in a horizontal position, eg., ladders, axles, etc. The knot is made up of two separate and independent loops which hold well and are very safe even under great strain. Made in heavy rope the Spanish boline can support weight of scaffolding." p. 87

 

[Rookieclimber]

Is this knot easily broken after a good load has been but on it, in other words, how good is the untieability of the knot after load?

 

[JimK]

I don't see how this could jam, because the loops are slipped. I have one well seated from last season. I'm looking for it.