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Bowline On A Bight This knot forms a bowline (secure loop) in the middle of a line. Useful when you want a non-slip loop but a free end is not handy or to provide two loops in the end of a line. This knot can be used as a sling or as a seat or bosum’s chair in an emergency rescue situation. The two loops can be worked to different sizes if needed.

Bowline On A Bight

1. Double a section of line and form a loop or "eye" in the line.
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2. Pass the free end up through the eye forming a double loop below the eye..
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3. Spread open the free end and bring it down to the bottom of the double loop..
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4. Pass over double loop and continue up to top of eye..
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5. Seat the knot by pulling on the double loop while holding the standing line..
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