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It is funny you brought up a memory. In my younger days I worked for an electric utility. I was the clerk on line truck. I operated the truck and equipment and did crew clerical work. My first day the Forman said "do you know how to tie a bowline knot?" So he had me get a pigging string which was 1/4 inch cotton line about 6 feet long. So he showed me how to tie it. I was expected to keep that pigging string with me at all times. He would point at things on the truck or around the pole and say "bowline" and I was expected to tie it right the first time. Didn't matter what was going on, he would all of a sudden just point and "Bowline". this went on for weeks. I got pretty good at tying it at all angles, right side up or upside down. he had me crawl under the back of the truck and tie it. Thanks for the memory.
Thank you for these kind of vedios. I was a boater for over 40 years, and had to do many different kinds of knots while boating and camping. Was certified years ago one man, two man and infant first aid. Was active member of the United States Power Squadron were we taught these knots and many other things. But as time has past and I have not practiced them, I had forgotten how to do even simple knots. Age and a servere concussion over a year ago in a car accident has me working my way back to these memorys and usefully life saving tips. I still have my professional first aid case in my vehicle at all times. The internet and vedios like this are a G-D sent to keeping me alert, safe, self relient, sound and restores my past memorys. Thank You. From A 70 year old nature loving woman.
This knot was the very reason I looked and found your channel. You're a great teacher!! I watched a few but you are very detailed and I learn so much every week.
The only channel I spend more time watching the ads than the program. But it’s worth every minute! Fantastic information, incredible knowledge. Thanks for the educational, instructional videos!
Tried the bowline using the pocket method...so much easier than the rabbit out of the hole!.. I think this is one of your best knot videos because of the practical demos. The knot, to an object, and to yourself.....thanks again sir.
For the years I was in the Boy Scouts I learned to tie the Bowline behind my back, one handed, also to tie the square knot behind my back. But we were taught the Bowline to do it 3 ways for both climbing, repealing, and rescue. I was always taught it was safer that way. One loop went around the chest and the other 2 loops went around each leg that way for a rescue it was like a cradle, for repealing or going down a cliff it was the best secured setup.
I teach scouts and the bowline is the one knot most get stuck on (yes could be how I teach) but the main method you use looks simpler for them, I think I will try it. Thanks for sharing. 50 shades of bowline.
We used the Bowline for pole top, bucket, and tower rescue back when I was in apprentice school. Had to tie a running Bowline so the rescue rope would cinch around the torso. This was back before fall arrest belts and safeties.
Thank you Corporal for the challenge. I have been tying the bowline for decades. Mostly with horses to trees, hitching posts and trailers. I was surprised and disappointed with myself at my failures with the different variations. Repetition doing it correctly now.
One handed Bird Box Bowline, slow enough to actually see how to do it. Everyone should practice it. When you need it, it's too late to practice. Awesome as usual . Thanks
In school ( fishery school ) we were taught about 57 ( I kid you not ;-) different knots and stitches. All of them were taught to be made behind our back - and with a time limit. Don't know half of them now ( 30 odd years ago... ), but I can still do all of them behind my back. We were also taught to make nets in Manilla string, with our bare hands ( no needle ), and after finishing it, to take it apart again...good ol' days :-) We were also encouraged to have a knife on us at all times ( as one would on board a ship ), don't think that would go down well with some of the populous today ;-) Even now when I leave the house, I always have at least three knives on me...hey I was told to always have a knife on one selves 'cause it will save your live more often the one would think... Skipper was right...more then once.
Sharing this one with my brother as he is the only one in his group of Dragon boaters who can tie a Bowline. Hopefully the others will watch and learn, and hopefully watch a few of your videos. I could never get it quite right until I found your videos Shawn,
Thanks for showing me the 2nd way. I am a Boatswain Mate in the Navy and never seen it done that way. This will be so much easier to teach my junior sailors thank you Corporal
1:32 You can undo knots that are very tight by gently hammering them all around the knot. It takes a lot of time, but you can save the rope and reuse it without having to cut it... if you don't mind spending the time. I have to say, this is the best video I have ever seen that explains the practical use of knots in different situations. Excellent work!
Great instruction and outstanding camera work. The bowline is a great solid knot that everyone should know. Thanks for showing how to lock the knot with a double overhand knot. I learned to do that with a half hitch. The extra work is necessary when people are going to be attached to it or depending on it for their safety.
Thx for teaching me how to do the bowline around myself or someone else. Ur the 1st to do it in a way i could actual apply it correctly. Like the 1st loop in the rope looks like an overhand 6P. Giving me the loop on the outside and rope laying on the top. Also which ends to pull tight and dress had me going. Practice, practice i got it now. I relearned about 20 knot/hitches in total but applying them in real life outdoor applications i found your channel one of the best. So i can see every angle as u r tying and to what and why. Alot of knots are shown by others but few people show for what and why! Thx alot. Very good videos!
Good video. My old man was a prewar Coastie. When I was little he taught me the one handed bowline but it was a different situation. You had fallen overboard and the line was thrown to you. You grab on with your left hand and tie the bowline with with your right. Quickly hitting the end in your hand makes the tail of the rope come back to your palm and you grab it to complete the knot. He drilled me on it until it was second nature. In the mid 1960s I won every Boy Scout knot tying contest in our district. Since then I taught it to Boy Scouts, Soldiers and even 3 Force Recon Marines that I ran into. Try my scenario for the fun of it. Good Luck, Rick
Corporal, thank you for sharing another awesome tutorial, I found it easy to follow,, I will be keeping this knot in my bag of tricks. Thanks again, have a wonderful week, take care and God bless you and your Family always. 🇺🇸🔥☕️🇺🇸👼🏻👼🏻
The best thing about this knot is that it won't tighten up. You can keep a knot at the end of your cord when you make up the line and, you're always ready for any situation. 50 shades of Corpral? Hahahahaha! Thank you for sharing a part of your day with us!
I like how you apply this versatile knot in different situations. Its easier to perform the knot when you see it done a few times. After watching this I don't think I'll ever forget how to do the bowline knot. Thank you
I like that you showed multiple ways even blindfolded. Great video! Know videos tend to be boring and hard to learn...the way you put this together worked out great. I also like that you used a bright rope which makes it much easier to follow along
This is my #1 knot, it's the first knot I remember my dad teaching me. We are starting cub scouts up in our town and I'm making a booklet of knots for them. 1st one in the book? You guessed it. Thanks for the video, as I've never done the one hand around the body.
I literally spit out/lost my coffee with the 50 shades comment! And then the birdbox comment too! Great video, great humor.. makes Learning fun and easy to remember!
That video was OUTSTANDING! the part of tying it around yourself and objects was very helpful. And let me end this by saying one handed blindfold? You’re a beast thank you for the video!
I learned this knot from your channel and it is so useful once you get the hang of it. If I ever slip down a grassy verge I want you at the other end of a bowline para cord to my rescue. 👌
I forwarded this video to my hubby and explained that tying a bowline one handed while blindfolded is supposed to be very sexy per the Corporal's Corner. He is a radio tower service engineer also certified in tower safety and rescue so he KNOWS knots and rigging .... but I left him looking toward his rope bucket with a very contemplative look on his face :-)
I been needing to say I appreciate you serving "Thank You Sir" and your videos are in the real world, the way it is. Throw in the mac and cheese bacon sausage samish and it's nap time daddy-o lol lol
Outstanding as usual. A very versatile knot for many applications. For rescue we would teach the double bowline climbing knot, it is a little more comfortable and can stabilize a victim if you separate the loops and put one under the arms and the other below the hip line.
Thank you for doing these how to's. I learn a ton every time I watch. But what I wanted to say today is that by you showing us how to tie the same knots in several different ways, it really makes a huge difference and it takes away all the "But I can't" talk. Keep em coming, keep up the good work and just plain old keep on keepin on.
That shirt is Bad AF!! I know it's the amazing bowline again to the rescue, but I can't help getting excited. Anything that keeps me from cutting my cordage or trying to chew a knot apart. Again thanks for the awesome videos. Everything you do is amazing. NC
Excellent demonstration and instruction!!!! One of the best I've seen on UA-cam!!!!!!! Side note: 1) The ghetto overhand can be done with a figure "8" and is stronger and easier to untie. 2) 2 half hitches instead of dbl overhand to finish bowline or simple over hand knot in tag line. Not better, just different. Great job on an essential knot. Thanks!!!!!
@@recall5811 Wow, Just WOW! One of their algorithms must be targeting you as a danger and a menace to society for a Military Corporal tying knots in the ghetto. I stand by my statement; excellent instruction of an often under used, very strong knot.
As a climber l tie the rope into my harness with a bowline secured (as shown) with a double overhand. It has served me well over a long career. It fulfils the 4 requirements of a good knot- 1) Easy to tie. 2) Easy to untie. 3) Does the job. 4) Does not damage the rope. I have never met another climber who ties in with the bowline however. The Figure 8 is knot of choice. Every instructor and climbing school uses it. Why? The main function of the rope is to hold a falling climber. I have had many leader falls and l am living proof that the bowline works without fail. Once fallen on, the tight bowline is relatively easy to loosen and untie when needed. The Figure 8 can be a swine to untie after a fall, especially with cold hands on an ice climb. So why is it taught to every novice? Think of the training scenario where one instructor may be supervising a group of beginners. He can’t be looking everywhere; he must turn his back on them. The Bowline, properly tied and secured with a double overhand is totally secure but in a training environment, the Figure 8 once tied TIGHT, will never work loose, thus lessening the workload of the instructor.
In an emergency, cut it. If you have time though you can untie just about anything using a marlinespike though, or even a carefully employed screwdriver to work the rope apart.
Shawn, another great one, some commenters say the bowline is dangerous, Hell, so are Cars, planes, bikes, just about everything, but I swear you have me convinced it’s the best around, even to the point when I see someone else do a ridge line any other way than yours, I’m shouting No No, used it many years ago in the Army and it never let me down, take care buddy,😃
Another good video! In Ranger School, we had to tie all of the required knots with drive-on rag covering our eyes! We also tied a double bowline for rappelling!
I often use a bowline as an anchor for a rope (e.g. lashing a cover to my BBQ) but haven't heard about your second setup. It seems like a faster way to tie the same knot. Adding a clove hitch to the bight is also new to me. I've always added two half hitches around the standing line. Neither should jam, as they're not load-bearing.
Thank you for showing a second way of tying A bowline. I had never seen that way before. I am going to practice that one. Maybe even try the one handed.
Outstanding period of instruction as always. I’ve known how to tie a bowline for ever. How ever, you did correct me on the double overhand knot. Apparently I’ve been doing it wrong for sometime. The one handed Technique is new to me and something for me to train on. Thanks again and Simper Fi as always brother.
Hey love the videos. I’m not sure if u know about what we in the FDNY call the “Handcuff Knot”? It was developed after a fatal fire where a member was trapped in a cellar and they were unable to rescue him in time. This knot was developed and extremely simple to tie in 2 seconds and it forms 2 loops that wrap around a victims wrists like handcuffs and pulls tight when a rescue pulls on the working ends. It comes undone when u let it go. If interested I can maybe post a video on how to tie it and how it’s used and maybe put a link in this comment section as a reply so u can check it out. Prob the best knot to lift someone vertically whether there conscious or not. U just need access to their hands. Could be a lifesaver
people need to watch more of your videos, you have went over this several times lol I for one trusty what you say and appreciate your hard work and awesome skills. Thx for sharing bud
GAGETMAN69 Jeff Hébert I’ve applied just about everything (yes I’ve watched all his videos) and it’s the best atleast for me. If he says it works I don’t even second guess it
@@nickrucinski8786 IKR I take it to heart cause he knows his shit , I even tell others and leave comments on their pages to help them learn the correct ways to do things. We have to help eachother learn proper skills
@@nickrucinski8786 he explains everything very well, sometimes when i get stuck even outdoors i look him up while out in the woods to refer back to make sure I am doing it correct
Great vid 👍. Practicing these I did notice there is a potential to tie it wrong. The litte snap you give in actually tightening the knot is important as the loop that secures the knot needs to be on the side of the running end. I noticed you verified this a couple times with your thumb like after tieing the blindfolded one handed bowline. The issue lies when the loop securing the knot lies on the side of the standing end resulting in a running knot. This can happen if you tie the knot slowly when tightening & don't verify the position of the loop that secures the knot.
Out standing as always. I have use the bowline most of my life, like the square know, it's Boy Scout 101. I know how to use, the more traditional style , although I've never seen it done one handed and blindfolded! But the one where you make a knot, stick the rope through and you're done! Now that's cool. I've only seen this done one other time. So far as a Getto knot or what ever it is, I don't like the idea of having to cut off the end of my rope! carry on Corporal! 73
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I want to thank you for showing the one handed bowling knot because I am paralyzed on one side so I do a lot of things with one hand so thank you
Cpl. Kelly: "We're not talking '50 Shades of Corporal' here."
Can we all give a big *THANK YOU* for that one, too?!?! I seriously caught a LOL. 🤣 S/F
It is funny you brought up a memory. In my younger days I worked for an electric utility. I was the clerk on line truck. I operated the truck and equipment and did crew clerical work. My first day the Forman said "do you know how to tie a bowline knot?" So he had me get a pigging string which was 1/4 inch cotton line about 6 feet long. So he showed me how to tie it. I was expected to keep that pigging string with me at all times. He would point at things on the truck or around the pole and say "bowline" and I was expected to tie it right the first time. Didn't matter what was going on, he would all of a sudden just point and "Bowline". this went on for weeks. I got pretty good at tying it at all angles, right side up or upside down. he had me crawl under the back of the truck and tie it. Thanks for the memory.
I genuinely enjoy how dry this humor is
The bloke is hilarious
Thank you for these kind of vedios.
I was a boater for over 40 years, and had to do many different kinds of knots while boating and camping. Was certified years ago one man, two man and infant first aid. Was active member of the United States Power Squadron were we taught these knots and many other things. But as time has past and I have not practiced them, I had forgotten how to do even simple knots. Age and a servere concussion over a year ago in a car accident has me working my way back to these memorys and usefully life saving tips. I still have my professional first aid case in my vehicle at all times. The internet and vedios like this are a G-D sent to keeping me alert, safe, self relient, sound and restores my past memorys. Thank You. From A 70 year old nature loving woman.
I think I learned more in this video than the last 10 knot videos I've seen. The one handed is awesome
My grandsons eyes are Glued to these videos. I question his motives.
This knot was the very reason I looked and found your channel. You're a great teacher!! I watched a few but you are very detailed and I learn so much every week.
The only channel I spend more time watching the ads than the program. But it’s worth every minute! Fantastic information, incredible knowledge. Thanks for the educational, instructional videos!
Brilliant when you focus on one fundamental lesson. Thanks!
Tried the bowline using the pocket method...so much easier than the rabbit out of the hole!.. I think this is one of your best knot videos because of the practical demos. The knot, to an object, and to yourself.....thanks again sir.
For the years I was in the Boy Scouts I learned to tie the Bowline behind my back, one handed, also to tie the square knot behind my back. But we were taught the Bowline to do it 3 ways for both climbing, repealing, and rescue. I was always taught it was safer that way. One loop went around the chest and the other 2 loops went around each leg that way for a rescue it was like a cradle, for repealing or going down a cliff it was the best secured setup.
I know you've gone over this before, Thank you for a full video with only this knot... It is very helpful!
I teach scouts and the bowline is the one knot most get stuck on (yes could be how I teach) but the main method you use looks simpler for them, I think I will try it. Thanks for sharing.
50 shades of bowline.
Your vids are like Christmas every week!!! Thanks for the refresher course!!! I haven't tied that knot since 1997!!! Thanks!!!!
Blind folded! This isn't only a tutorial. It's entertainment!
We actually had to tie a bowline blindfolded in the Coast Guard
We used the Bowline for pole top, bucket, and tower rescue back when I was in apprentice school. Had to tie a running Bowline so the rescue rope would cinch around the torso. This was back before fall arrest belts and safeties.
Thank you Corporal for the challenge. I have been tying the bowline for decades. Mostly with horses to trees, hitching posts and trailers. I was surprised and disappointed with myself at my failures with the different variations. Repetition doing it correctly now.
THANK YOU brother for taking the time and sacrificing your time to make these videos for us. Love your video's
This chick was impressed. 50 shades, too funny.
You do knot want to miss a chance to learn real skills like this from the Corporal!
This is probably my favorite corporals corner
video to date. High-yield competence instruction.
This has to be one of my favorite videos on tying a bowline.
A terrific presentation on this useful rescue knot. Thank you.
One handed Bird Box Bowline, slow enough to actually see how to do it. Everyone should practice it. When you need it, it's too late to practice. Awesome as usual . Thanks
Your videos are informative, and easy to grasp. We also appreciate the subtle humor that you include. Keep ‘em coming! Hoorah!
Next up tying the bowline with the non-dominant hand while blindfolded! Thanks for an excellent instructional video.
In school ( fishery school ) we were taught about 57 ( I kid you not ;-) different knots and stitches. All of them were taught to be made behind our back - and with a time limit. Don't know half of them now ( 30 odd years ago... ), but I can still do all of them behind my back. We were also taught to make nets in Manilla string, with our bare hands ( no needle ), and after finishing it, to take it apart again...good ol' days :-) We were also encouraged to have a knife on us at all times ( as one would on board a ship ), don't think that would go down well with some of the populous today ;-) Even now when I leave the house, I always have at least three knives on me...hey I was told to always have a knife on one selves 'cause it will save your live more often the one would think... Skipper was right...more then once.
Sharing this one with my brother as he is the only one in his group of Dragon boaters who can tie a Bowline. Hopefully the others will watch and learn, and hopefully watch a few of your videos. I could never get it quite right until I found your videos Shawn,
Thanks for showing me the 2nd way. I am a Boatswain Mate in the Navy and never seen it done that way. This will be so much easier to teach my junior sailors thank you Corporal
Wow, perfect timing. I'm sitting in a Florida thunderstorm and the intro perfectly timed with a roll of thunder-
Damnit Corporeal your good.
1:32 You can undo knots that are very tight by gently hammering them all around the knot. It takes a lot of time, but you can save the rope and reuse it without having to cut it... if you don't mind spending the time.
I have to say, this is the best video I have ever seen that explains the practical use of knots in different situations. Excellent work!
Great instruction and outstanding camera work.
The bowline is a great solid knot that everyone should know.
Thanks for showing how to lock the knot with a double overhand knot.
I learned to do that with a half hitch.
The extra work is necessary when people are going to be attached to it or depending on it for their safety.
“50 Shades of Corporal. Dakota, call me” LOL!!!🤣🤣🤣
Thx for teaching me how to do the bowline around myself or someone else. Ur the 1st to do it in a way i could actual apply it correctly. Like the 1st loop in the rope looks like an overhand 6P. Giving me the loop on the outside and rope laying on the top. Also which ends to pull tight and dress had me going. Practice, practice i got it now. I relearned about 20 knot/hitches in total but applying them in real life outdoor applications i found your channel one of the best. So i can see every angle as u r tying and to what and why. Alot of knots are shown by others but few people show for what and why! Thx alot. Very good videos!
Great video. The bowline was the first knot and it's applications that we went over back during my SAR training. I use it a lot.
50 Shades of Corporal... I love it!
Good video. My old man was a prewar Coastie. When I was little he taught me the one handed bowline but it was a different situation. You had fallen overboard and the line was thrown to you. You grab on with your left hand and tie the bowline with with your right. Quickly hitting the end in your hand makes the tail of the rope come back to your palm and you grab it to complete the knot. He drilled me on it until it was second nature. In the mid 1960s I won every Boy Scout knot tying contest in our district. Since then I taught it to Boy Scouts, Soldiers and even 3 Force Recon Marines that I ran into. Try my scenario for the fun of it. Good Luck, Rick
You make it look easy...and with 10 minutes practice, it is easy. Thanks. Cheers from Winnipeg
Fantastic, I've watched your other knot videos and this was the best version of the one-handed bowline. As always the knowledge sharing.
Corporal, thank you for sharing another awesome tutorial, I found it easy to follow,, I will be keeping this knot in my bag of tricks. Thanks again, have a wonderful week, take care and God bless you and your Family always. 🇺🇸🔥☕️🇺🇸👼🏻👼🏻
Another great knot video.
I love the classic bowline.
It was simple af thankyou corp. Kelly you made it easy instead of from a book
I loved! This video ! I only knew the 1 way to tie a bowline knot. This was fun also thanks. 👍🏻
Good stuff. Multiple ties for knots is a very useful skill.
The best thing about this knot is that it won't tighten up. You can keep a knot at the end of your cord when you make up the line and, you're always ready for any situation. 50 shades of Corpral? Hahahahaha! Thank you for sharing a part of your day with us!
I like how you apply this versatile knot in different situations. Its easier to perform the knot when you see it done a few times. After watching this I don't think I'll ever forget how to do the bowline knot. Thank you
Yes, a double overhand knot for bowline backup is reliable, secure, and hard to make a mistake. I also use well.
Great variety of content man, keep
It up. Much appreciated.
I like that you showed multiple ways even blindfolded. Great video! Know videos tend to be boring and hard to learn...the way you put this together worked out great. I also like that you used a bright rope which makes it much easier to follow along
Thanks!
50 shades of Corporal- 🤣 had me cracking up!
Now I know 3 methods of tying the bowline. And im sure im several more. Knots are such an interesting world. Thanks for your videos! They are amazing!
This is my #1 knot, it's the first knot I remember my dad teaching me.
We are starting cub scouts up in our town and I'm making a booklet of knots for them. 1st one in the book? You guessed it.
Thanks for the video, as I've never done the one hand around the body.
I love the bowline. In french we call it noeud de chaise (chair knot). I knew how to tie it but not the way you do around the tree. Very instructive!
I literally spit out/lost my coffee with the 50 shades comment! And then the birdbox comment too! Great video, great humor.. makes Learning fun and easy to remember!
Thanks for the teaching videos! I’m not an outdoorsman, but learning about knots can be useful anywhere! Again, thanks!
That video was OUTSTANDING! the part of tying it around yourself and objects was very helpful. And let me end this by saying one handed blindfold? You’re a beast thank you for the video!
I learned this knot from your channel and it is so useful once you get the hang of it. If I ever slip down a grassy verge I want you at the other end of a bowline para cord to my rescue. 👌
I was in the Navy and always use the Bowline, but was never showed the second technic. Thanks.
I forwarded this video to my hubby and explained that tying a bowline one handed while blindfolded is supposed to be very sexy per the Corporal's Corner. He is a radio tower service engineer also certified in tower safety and rescue so he KNOWS knots and rigging .... but I left him looking toward his rope bucket with a very contemplative look on his face :-)
One Handed Bowline BLIND? Top Drawer Stuff THANKS! That has Real World Application...
I been needing to say I appreciate you serving "Thank You Sir" and your videos are in the real world, the way it is. Throw in the mac and cheese bacon sausage samish and it's nap time daddy-o lol lol
Bowline, double figure 8, and sheepshank are line work gold.
removing the sunglasses and growing a beard makes you look more approachable. Great material!
yet youtube still doesn't care but thanks for watching
Outstanding as usual. A very versatile knot for many applications. For rescue we would teach the double bowline climbing knot, it is a little more comfortable and can stabilize a victim if you separate the loops and put one under the arms and the other below the hip line.
Great video! You just keep getting better and better, and I am that much smarter for it. Thank you!
Thank you for doing these how to's. I learn a ton every time I watch. But what I wanted to say today is that by you showing us how to tie the same knots in several different ways, it really makes a huge difference and it takes away all the "But I can't" talk. Keep em coming, keep up the good work and just plain old keep on keepin on.
That shirt is Bad AF!! I know it's the amazing bowline again to the rescue, but I can't help getting excited. Anything that keeps me from cutting my cordage or trying to chew a knot apart. Again thanks for the awesome videos. Everything you do is amazing. NC
Excellent demonstration and instruction!!!! One of the best I've seen on UA-cam!!!!!!!
Side note: 1) The ghetto overhand can be done with a figure "8" and is stronger and easier to untie. 2) 2 half hitches instead of dbl overhand to finish bowline or simple over hand knot in tag line. Not better, just different. Great job on an essential knot. Thanks!!!!!
if it was the best on YT then YT would circulate it. but instead they buried it. Thanks for watching
@@recall5811 Wow, Just WOW! One of their algorithms must be targeting you as a danger and a menace to society for a Military Corporal tying knots in the ghetto. I stand by my statement; excellent instruction of an often under used, very strong knot.
Lol 50 shades of Corporal. Great knot demo video. Close up, multiple methods and applications. Ty
Excellent teaching! I enjoyed it and thanks!
As a climber l tie the rope into my harness with a bowline secured (as shown) with a double overhand. It has served me well over a long career.
It fulfils the 4 requirements of a good knot- 1) Easy to tie.
2) Easy to untie.
3) Does the job.
4) Does not damage the rope.
I have never met another climber who ties in with the bowline however. The Figure 8 is knot of choice. Every instructor and climbing school uses it. Why?
The main function of the rope is to hold a falling climber. I have had many leader falls and l am living proof that the bowline works without fail. Once fallen on, the tight bowline is relatively easy to loosen and untie when needed. The Figure 8 can be a swine to untie after a fall, especially with cold hands on an ice climb. So why is it taught to every novice?
Think of the training scenario where one instructor may be supervising a group of beginners. He can’t be looking everywhere; he must turn his back on them. The Bowline, properly tied and secured with a double overhand is totally secure but in a training environment, the Figure 8 once tied TIGHT, will never work loose, thus lessening the workload of the instructor.
Thanks for watching
In an emergency, cut it. If you have time though you can untie just about anything using a marlinespike though, or even a carefully employed screwdriver to work the rope apart.
Shawn, another great one, some commenters say the bowline is dangerous, Hell, so are Cars, planes, bikes, just about everything, but I swear you have me convinced it’s the best around, even to the point when I see someone else do a ridge line any other way than yours, I’m shouting No No, used it many years ago in the Army and it never let me down, take care buddy,😃
Outstanding! Better and more relevant content than any other video on the subject.
Great video. Thanks for the demonstration on showing us the easy way to tie a bowline knot
Thanks for fully showing the bowline and its many uses. Excellent info for everyday and emergency situations.
Blindfolded great job! Thats how I play my drums time to time! Excellent brother!
Another good video!
In Ranger School, we had to tie all of the required knots with drive-on rag covering our eyes! We also tied a double bowline for rappelling!
Again a great guy once said learn the skill and own the skill. Thank you for your service.
I often use a bowline as an anchor for a rope (e.g. lashing a cover to my BBQ) but haven't heard about your second setup. It seems like a faster way to tie the same knot.
Adding a clove hitch to the bight is also new to me. I've always added two half hitches around the standing line. Neither should jam, as they're not load-bearing.
I’m an old school Coastie. It’s been a while since I practiced my knots. Fun to remember all these.
Thank you using a bright orange large diameter rope!!
Thanks for the informative video, as always, and for the letting us see the comedic side of you. Keep them coming. Great video. ATB
Thank you for showing a second way of tying A bowline. I had never seen that way before. I am going to practice that one. Maybe even try the one handed.
Wow. A one-hand self-rescue bowline. After four fails I have it down. Many thanks for sharing.
Great vid as always
Outstanding period of instruction as always. I’ve known how to tie a bowline for ever. How ever, you did correct me on the double overhand knot. Apparently I’ve been doing it wrong for sometime. The one handed Technique is new to me and something for me to train on. Thanks again and Simper Fi as always brother.
Hey love the videos. I’m not sure if u know about what we in the FDNY call the “Handcuff Knot”? It was developed after a fatal fire where a member was trapped in a cellar and they were unable to rescue him in time. This knot was developed and extremely simple to tie in 2 seconds and it forms 2 loops that wrap around a victims wrists like handcuffs and pulls tight when a rescue pulls on the working ends. It comes undone when u let it go. If interested I can maybe post a video on how to tie it and how it’s used and maybe put a link in this comment section as a reply so u can check it out. Prob the best knot to lift someone vertically whether there conscious or not. U just need access to their hands. Could be a lifesaver
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As a fifteen year professional firefighter that was the first knot we learned at the academy
The rescue bowline rescued me from a dull afternoon. Thanks Corporal!
hahaha! actually the chicks were impressed hahaha me and my mom were intrigued! you got new subscribers!
good instruction vid Shawn the orange line makes it very easy to follow thanks again
Dude this was a great video ! Humor was right amount of corporal to funny ratio lol
people need to watch more of your videos, you have went over this several times lol I for one trusty what you say and appreciate your hard work and awesome skills. Thx for sharing bud
Tell YT This and thanks for watching
GAGETMAN69 Jeff Hébert I’ve applied just about everything (yes I’ve watched all his videos) and it’s the best atleast for me. If he says it works I don’t even second guess it
@@nickrucinski8786 IKR I take it to heart cause he knows his shit , I even tell others and leave comments on their pages to help them learn the correct ways to do things. We have to help eachother learn proper skills
GAGETMAN69 Jeff Hébert 100% agree I’m shocked he doesn’t have more subscribers because his channel is one of the best I’ve seen on UA-cam
@@nickrucinski8786 he explains everything very well, sometimes when i get stuck even outdoors i look him up while out in the woods to refer back to make sure I am doing it correct
Great vid 👍. Practicing these I did notice there is a potential to tie it wrong. The litte snap you give in actually tightening the knot is important as the loop that secures the knot needs to be on the side of the running end. I noticed you verified this a couple times with your thumb like after tieing the blindfolded one handed bowline. The issue lies when the loop securing the knot lies on the side of the standing end resulting in a running knot. This can happen if you tie the knot slowly when tightening & don't verify the position of the loop that secures the knot.
Out standing as always. I have use the bowline most of my life, like the square know, it's Boy Scout 101. I know how to use, the more traditional style , although I've never seen it done one handed and blindfolded! But the one where you make a knot, stick the rope through and you're done! Now that's cool. I've only seen this done one other time. So far as a Getto knot or what ever it is, I don't like the idea of having to cut off the end of my rope! carry on Corporal! 73