My way of trying a running bowline.

[DonaldRobertson]

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Does a running bowline with a larger loop, such as a 8-12" loop sinch down harder than one with a smaller loop?

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I personally don't think it matters. I just make sure I have a decent size loop and thats it.

 

[GroundToGod]

I think a smaller loop will sinch down tighter. I try to make my loops small as possible.

If you tie a "cowboy" bowline you can't make a Yosemite bowline out of it.