How to Tie The 5 Most Useful Bowline Knots

In this video, I'll go over 5 bowline knot variations that you can use in a number of situations. The standard bowline is not a perfect knot as it can slip and release over time. These 5 variations should help you out when the need arises. The Bowline is known mostly for it's use while boating, but it can be used in all sorts of scenarios.

Basic Knot Video:

Figure 8 Knots:

Knots covered:
Yosemite Bowline (Yosemite Finish)
Water Bowline
Round-Turn Bowline (Double Bowline)
Bowline In A Bight (Not at the end of a line)
Twin Bowline (Bowline Bend)

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[OakToad]

3:52 bowline in a bite. Fascinating. Love it and the video .

[joeyhensley]

Improved the double bowline.
Added Yosemite tie off.
3 turns on 1 side, and standard 2 vertical lines inherent with a Yosemite tie off.
I'm pretty impressed with it.
Bowline and Yosemite I knew of.
First I've heard of the double bowline.
Thank you forr sharing.
😈😎😇

[vladvlog]

Very clear, visible and precise presentations. Well done.

[oxxnarrdflame]

This video is seven years old but timely for me. The Yosemite bowline is just what I need for lines with a permanent loop, like a ridge line etc. I can whip the tail which will make a nicer finish.

[dulcecasitas]

Narrator's voice is studio quality; stellar.

[aardvarkcustard]

Really great video. It looks like a clove hitch as the "hole" in the water bowline - it really locks down tight.

[TK-cljm]

Like that water bowline, especially the easy-tie method. The twin bowline bend, on the other hand, seems messy and pointless when you have the Carrick, or even the Zeppelin. Nice job! Happy New Year!

[josephmilos-kykp]

Yosemite bowline was my preferred favorite tie-off for over ten years as a geotechnical rope access professional and I now like it for sailing too. It’s clean, secure and won’t vibrate loose over time like other bowlines. That said, it becomes if not dressed absolutely perfectly.

[michaelthigpen]

GOT IT TOOK LONGER THAN I THOUGHT IT SHOULD!

[MelbourneClimbingSchool]

Another way of explaining the water bowline - instead of making a loop in the first instance, make a clove-hitch. Then use the two loops of the clove hitch as your loop. That's essentially what you did in the video :P

[TormodSteinsholt]

That was cool. I especially liked the bight.

[brianevolved]

All Excellent....3:53 Bowline in a bight thanks.

[kingstoncowboy]

Very clear and great instructions thanks

[nealkinevil]

Awesome video series thanks for posting

[IntoTheOutside]

Double bowline, enlarge the loop on the standing end and feed the working end through so that it lays parallel to the standing end. This is more secure and esthetic than the Yosemite in my opinion. They look very similar but this one dresses better. Knot sure what its called. But its the most handsome variation in my opinion

[paulschweissbrenner]

3:58 Hey thanks for that video. I do this knot "bowline in a bight" for climbing with a stopper knot. Is it safe enough? I never had problems with a loose knot, even after many falls. What do you think?

[quinntheeskimooutdoors]

Excellent. Thanks for sharing. Take care

[dcordry]

Outstanding video! Thanks for sharing your knot skills with us. ATB - Dee

[lloydwhite]

THANKS AGAIN SIR. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED, !

[dennismarks]

Funny thing is that I invented the Round Turn Bowline last week, just to figure out it already existed.