My way of trying a running bowline.

[DonaldRobertson]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzkjpVl2ZrI

 

[JeffL]

http://www.youtube.com/embed/SzkjpVl2ZrI

 

[DonaldRobertson]

Does anyone tie a running bowline the same way I do?

 

[classictruckman]

Just about everbody I see tie it, I tie it differently.

 

[unatool]

I have been told that the way I tie a running bowline is actually a 'dutch' bowline. Also called 'cowboy'. It was the way I was taught years ago.
I worked with a guy that hated me for it. I have never had a problem (with the knot...)

 

[BostonBull]

I have never tied one that way, running or not. I was taught to make the loop the tail goes in as a motion, not a separate action. I always take the tail on top of my pointer finger, and set the other part of the line on top of my other pointer finger. I touch my two pointers together, and then with a flip and a flick of my thumb form the loop and push the tail through that loop in one fluid motion.

The linesman I was taught by said this way it can be tied while climbing, reaching around the backside of a pole, at night while its raining, and it will always be right. In other words, it can be tied with your eyes closed every time just by feel.

I searched You Tube for what I'm talking about and couldn't find it.

 

[chris_girard]

Bull, I remember you telling me about this way last year. Those linesmen were taught by old timers who really knew their knots for sure.

Sounds like a great way.

 

[mattbc]

this is how i tie a running bowline.
running bowline

 

[Rickytree]

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I have never tied one that way, running or not. I was taught to make the loop the tail goes in as a motion, not a separate action. I always take the tail on top of my pointer finger, and set the other part of the line on top of my other pointer finger. I touch my two pointers together, and then with a flip and a flick of my thumb form the loop and push the tail through that loop in one fluid motion.

The linesman I was taught by said this way it can be tied while climbing, reaching around the backside of a pole, at night while its raining, and it will always be right. In other words, it can be tied with your eyes closed every time just by feel.

I searched You Tube for what I'm talking about and couldn't find it.

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Maybe this is it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9qj8IBBLEA

Just noticed the thread title is TRYING a running bowline..

 

[BostonBull]

I like you even more now that you posted that Matt & Ricky. See how fast and seamless it is tying it that way? No looking required, all muscle memory.

Nice vids!

 

[allmark]

Is there a still pic of the finished knot available. In Matt and rickys' vid?

 

[DonaldRobertson]

Its crazy how many ways there are to tie a running bowline.

 

[mattbc]

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Is there a still pic of the finished knot available. In Matt and rickys' vid?

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here is one

 

[baroil4blood]

TDS anyone

 

[DonaldRobertson]

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TDS anyone

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Yup, always gotta remember TDS- Tie Dress Set

 

[Maui Palm & Tree Care]

rabbit comes out the hole, around the back of the tree, back in the hole. tie dress and set.

thats how i was taught

 

[unatool]

Do you still hear that in you head when you are tying the knot? Sometimes, I do
Almost like a song...

 

[baroil4blood]

anyone tie a bowline using a slipknot style. How do you make a video and the post it to the forum?

 

[DonaldRobertson]

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anyone tie a bowline using a slipknot style. How do you make a video and the post it to the forum?

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I upload all my videos on youtube then I post the video link in the forum thread.

 

[zebhaney]

If the tail exits to the outside of the knot, it is a whatknot. A whatknot is not a knot. Seriously, the tail must exit inside of the loop. It makes a difference.