As a Scoutmaster, I pride myself in knowing quite a few knots with the bowline of course being one of them. I've NEVER seen it done this way. GREAT JOB. I'll be adding that to my repertoire. Thanks!

As a sailor I thought I’d learned a couple of the best ways to tie a bowline when you to attach a sheet to a sail but I hadn’t tried this one yet. It’s simple straightforward and easy to do even with a wet sheet in your hand. Thank you. (And for that guy who said you’d never need to tie a bowline this way- well obviously he was never in the sea scouts)

I’ve been trying to figure this out for two days using different videos and pictures. With your succinct explanation I was able to get it on the first attempt. Great tutorial!

This is simplest and best method of tying a bowline I’ve ever seen! Thank you so much!😊

I’ve never been inspired to leave a KZread comment before but your video has changed that. I’ve done these knots in fits and starts for years now, always struggling and never really understanding what I’m doing. Your explanation was so clear I learned the knot and committed it to memory immediately. Thank you!

Great video! I've had troubles with the bowline for years, but this quick and easy demo has helped me more than any other instruction! Thank you

just learned Bowline and trucker tie, i feel like i own the world now.

@_Lightning_Dog_

2 жыл бұрын

You DO!!!!

@tomkenney5365

9 ай бұрын

You might not own it, but if you can subdue it you can keep it from falling out of the back of your pickup

This video is excellent. You do the step by step instructions at such a good pace, which means they can picked up and learned very quickly. As someone who has never tied proper knots, I can now start putting my washing line up with confidence. Thank you!

Holy crap!!! This is the easiest way to tie this knot. You are knot Sensai. :) Thanks!!!

@TheHikezillas

14 күн бұрын

Actually, he made it complicated.

Thank you kind sir. I’m sure there are situations calling for the worlds fastest tying of a bowline, but they’re not much help to tyros like me! Your exposition perfectly demonstrated.

Finally, a video of the bowline knot method I learned from a rigger at a trade show 25 years ago. I've been trying to teach it to my fellow sailors ever since. By far the best method ever. I try to tell others it is just a slip knot with a twist. Just like the one used for a basic truckers hitch. Thanks

There are a host of videos out there about tying this knot. But you went right to the application of the knot, so that by the time you've shown how to tie it, the viewer already knows how to attach to something. Brilliant. After a few practice knots, it all makes sense and will be something I'll use forever on my boat and in a host of other situations. THANKS for a very practical and instructive video. I also really appreciate how concise it was - no fanfare, just the right practical steps. Well done!

For someone that is new to boating this video is the best I have found on the net. Such an easy way to remember. Thanks.

Thanks for the video! I'm dyslexic and rope knots, while simple for most folks, are mind boggling for dyslexics. This is an awesome method.

God bless you sir. You have my gratitude; one of the best explanations on how to tie a bowline.

If you're having trouble remembering knots, just get a 4 foot length of 550 paracord and keep it in your pocket. I take mine with me and just keep practicing knots over and over until I can't forget them. It's great for sitting on the couch and watching TV too. Seriously. You can spend a lifetime studying knots and their use, strengths and weaknesses. You don't really "know" a knot until you can recall it by name, identify it by sight and choose it from a wide selection of other knots for it's beneficial applications.

@iwatchedthevideo7115

5 жыл бұрын

I've started doing this when I watch tv or lie listening to podcasts etc to get in the muscle memory. I'm a sailor, and the bowline is one of those knots that can really save a life if done correctly, quick and under all possible conditions (i.e. in pitch dark, under water, while being thrown around by waves etc). It's uses are endless, from securing a preventer, sheets, halyards, man over board situations, securing to a dock or other fast objects. It can take an amazing load, and I've still never have one unravel or fail. There are several ways to tie it (i love the one in this video), both with one and two hands, depending on situation. I'd recommend to learn them all, escpecially onehanded. Great for securing stuff on deck when you have to hold fast to the boat with the other, or to tie around yourself it you're in the water and someone throughs you a line. Pro tip: Do practice blindfolded or in the dark :)

@trey85031

4 жыл бұрын

I am always playing with paracord, better than a fidget spinner. Gonna go grab some right now

@sensorpixel

4 жыл бұрын

I just always carry a tightly packed 5 m (16.4 ft) bunch of 3 mm accessory cord, that stuff is very strong and I don't use it just for knot-practicing. In fact, it has proven to be extremely handy to just have such a relatively long and strong piece of string around. I additionally carry a small non-locking (quickdraw) carabiner on a belt loop, giving me even more options. Hang your grocery bag from your backpack, fix a door open, hang your bag somewhere, measure the height of something, tie some cargo to your vehicle (mostly my bike), you name it. ;)

@georgemorley1029

4 жыл бұрын

I am about to do just this.

@gutenbird

3 жыл бұрын

Just got some thin rope because all I can still tie is my shoes and always moving stuff with bunny cords.

unbelievably easy way to tie the bowline. I will be using this method from now on, thanks for posting!

I've learned this years ago from someone but I forgot about how to tie it, and have been searching all day for it. Thanks for the video sir

Great instruction. The fastest I’ve ever learned to tie a knot. Favorite part: “this is one of the magic moments.” One of-there are others-for knot geeks! I get you!

Your excellent example and simple instructions make learning this important knot easy. Thanks for sharing this with us.

As an old sailor, I"ve been tying Bowlines for 50 years. Can't believe I have't seen this method before. Thanks.

@Gos1122

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect!

By far the best explanation I’ve seen thus far

Yes, this is very nice. I know several ways to tie a bowline, and this is one of the quickest and easiest.

Been tying this way for years, learned this in the army, can tie it in the dark, + just used this method the other day, bouncing around in rough seas on the bow of a small boat tying off to an oil rig along the Gulf Coast, it’s really the only practical way to tie this knot while under duress,, really no time for rabbit holes and trees,, 😊 thanks

watching your video and your channel for the first time I understand why you are successful. I don't feel like this knot is diffificult at all, in fact its awesome! now I can work a hitch and bowline off the same setup.

Thanks, that the best explanation one can get. Have been trying to tie this knot for a month but unsuccessful until today. Great teacher!

I have mastered the truckers hitch, yet struggled with the bowline. This is by far the easiest method for me. Thank you for sharing.

This method and the way that you taught it worked so much better for me! Thank you for tying it around an anchor. I am happy to know this knot now!

I’ve watched thousands of videos and this was the best way and quickest way thank you so so so much

@ThisIsTheWave

Жыл бұрын

Subscribed right a way

Having learned the bowline as a kid with the silly rabbit story, I still have trouble remembering which way the rabbit runs. This was so much better than going on a wild rabbit chase. Thank you!

@ash-ip2gc

3 жыл бұрын

tip: does not matter which way around the rabbit goes because both directions work equally.

@pantac4493

2 жыл бұрын

@@ash-ip2gc it’s better to know the right way cause if you have a habit of tying it cowboy style with bitter end on the outside, when you tie a sheet bend that way it won’t hold and can slip. I learned that from an experienced sailor

The detail about where to hold the working end just before you set the knot I find sooo helpful to making the knot look right. Thank You!

Just watched several ways to make this knot, yours was the only one I could follow. Thanks for posting!

Really wasnt getting it until this video! Thank you so much

I’ve been tying my bowline just that way for years. I figured that out by studying the anatomy of the knot. It’s quick it’s easy and it works with all sorts of cordage without slipping.

Great demo! this is the only way I have ever tied a bowline no rabbits through holes and around trees lol This demonstrates how to tie and use the knot in one hit. So many learn it the old boy scout rabbit tree way and then fail miserably once they need to tie it around or through something as simple as a tarp eyelet.

Great teacher, great method, so easy this way... thank you!

@racsofischer7601

3 жыл бұрын

The rabbit always annoys me cuz it's clearly a snake !

First time I've seen someone else tie the bowline this way. I learned this method 40 years ago when I lived in Japan. All the Japanese tie the bowline using this method. I teach all my outdoor ed. classes how to tie the bowline this way. The students love it. Really quick and easy. Thanks for sharing!

As a dyslexic knot tier, horseman, I soooo thank you for this video!!! My mulie thanks you too.

Best way ever. No other tutorial comes close!!!! Thank you

Wow. Learned and committed standard bowline to muscle memory about five years ago. This is far more intuitive. Now to reteach those muscles. Great video!

I couldnt believe it...after all my frustrating attempts ending up with either the tail end on the outside or some kind of slip knot, I followed your version ans actually did it in 2 seconds!!! Thanks so much for your help🤩

This was the easiest and fastest way I learned to tie a bowline around an object. Great video; short, simple, and easy to follow. Thanks!

@lauriesisco3416

4 жыл бұрын

Great instruction! Fastest easiest esp appreciate for lefties !

This was a great tutorial. I’ve been struggling with this knot until i watched this. Now I can do it in seconds with little to no effort. Thanks

Thanks so much, all the other methods I kept forgetting after watching it.

OMG...i just watched 10 videos and was about to give up.... but your video made my little brain get it thank You!!!

I have been practicing the Bowline Knot for so long but when I saw this method I say this is the best and easiest to remember how to Bowline Knot and I’m going to teach my daughter this method.. thanks

I accidentally tied it that way once and thought briefly "am I the only one who knows this?" 😆 I eventually found it described in Bradford Angier's book on survival. His (and my) method are to pre- tie it. With the working end facing you, form a loop 1/2 turn away from you. Then pull the upper part back thru and hold it there with your left hand while you pass the free end around whatever. Then Finnish it off. He (Bradford) used it for tying off the fetlock of a horse in the dark. It's cool cause you get it set up even while approaching the object and then just pass it around/thru and done. The only drawback of this knot is you have to make sure it doesn't tighten up too early before the knot is finished. Great explanation and video!

I have NEVER been able to remember how to tie a bowline, I remember when I was in the scouts (5 decades ago) I could never get it. I now have a boat so absolutely have to grasp this!! I watched this video just twice and I can now tie a bowline in seconds 😊. Awesome Thank you SO much

Absolutely the best, easiest way to tie the Bowline, period! Ever seen someone who could tie a 'perfect bowline', and when you give them something to tie it TO, the loop is 10-sizes too large? This method lets you size your hitch loop to PERFECTLY fit the eyelet, load, etc. you want to connect with! If you aren't using this method, you don't have true control of your loop size...

Fantastic! I've watched quite a few and your video is by far the best! Thank you!!

Very interesting method, the more I look into knots the more I see the elegance of the Marlin spike hitch that is the start of your method, probably the best method I have seen so far!

Best bowline knot tutorial yet!

Excellent 1,2 3 step, easy to remember. Great job, thank you for sharing.

Best video I’ve seen on this knot, thank you

Bro, this is BY FAR the best way to tie this knot! You make it so simple, got it perfect the very first try! TY

I've had troubles with the bowline for years, :) can't believe how easy it is this way. Thank you so much! 1 youare legend 👋🙏

I’ve been trying to tie this knot forever! Now I’ve found your videos and it’s a piece of cake 👍👍👍

Sure beats the rabbit and hole story. That was so silly but boy scouts learned it that way and it just never went away.

really helpful video. now to just practice it over and over again.

Excellent video. Well paced and easy to follow.

That is so cool, been tying bowlines for 50 years and that is now the way I will teach it.

I have been a Firefighter for 10 years and for some reason always found this knots difficult. Doing it this way is, for me, so much simpler.

Best explanation of this method of tying a bowline that I've seen. Strong work, my friend.

Absolutely the best way to tie a bowline !!!! I have tried them all. Thanks

This is the easiest method I've come across. Thank you so much!

My favorite knot -- use it all the time! I like your method . . .

Wow! I'm going to echo those posts before me. I tied hundreds of bowlines back in my days (make sure you get the old man accent going), always have this brief mental laps that causes me to doubt myself. This is so much more intuitive and logical! Thanks a million!

This just solved my life! I've been struggling so much with this knot, can't believe how easy it is this way. Thank you so much!

Learned this very method many years ago it’s great! Thanks for sharing.

Amazing no rabbits or anything. Thank you, very clear and easy to do. Highly recommend.

Very, very nice video tuition. The pace was perfect......esp the finger/hand placement and movement part. Thanks

Ive been doing this wrong (the hard way ) for years. So glad i watched this. Great vid.

You know, in hindsight, i feel that seems so logical, just the way that the bowline works. But dang, never figured to tie it like this. Really good way to do it

Wow. Best method, yet never have I seen it done this way. Unbelievable

Fabulous! Great presentation and discussion. I'll present this at our next Scout meeting.

watching other methods, I became increasingly frustrating; while feeling a bit stupid. This method is so easy and easy to remember!

@tahabulut1982

5 жыл бұрын

It is indeed really cool way. Can't be any simpler than this I guess. Marlins spikehitch turns into bowline. Thank you

@Perktube1

5 жыл бұрын

I like this method. No fancy wrist moves that get in the way of following the line.

@karlchmielewski4044

4 жыл бұрын

Taha Bulut on

@malekabusalah527

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you same here . I don’t think you are what you said but too many confusing ways and this is the easiest one very simple and work great for me.

By far, the best method and easiest way I've seen!!!

Great and clear tutorial. Knots seem like some ancient kind of non-Euclidean magic to me.

Awesome! I like the reference to the trucker's hitch - makes it easier to remember too. Thanks!!

thanks for this. Easily the best way to tie a bowline

By far the best way. I will never forget this now.. all the other ways I forgot within a week! Thanks!

best instructions yet!!!! Thank You!!

5th video I checked for bowline and the best/easiest. Thanks!

This is pretty easy, especially if you know the loop of the truckers hitch. Thanks for the quick bowline!!

This is ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! Quick, easy to remember and it WORKS...YAY!

Finally a Blowline Knot we can all learn and tie with just 5 minutes practice.

This is the best tutorial on the Bowline i have seen on the net. Thanks!

This is the best way I've seen yet, thanks for the tutorial

You're absolutely correct about forgetting any other way to tie a bowline. Tried to show my son the rabbit and tree method and it took three goes to get it right.

Thank you! Great, clear instruction. You did a wonderful job and showed an easier way to learn...thanks!

Got it faster than other methods, thanks!

Thank you so much! For some reason I've been struggling with this knot, trying to tie off to eyelets. You made it so easy to learn!

Yours is the only video I’ve seen using this method . It is so much easier than ANY of the other ways . Thanks so much 👍🏻

This is the best video ive found on this fast method of tying the bowline! I forgot it from my scouting days. I could do the slow rabbit and the tree method but this is exactly what i was looking for, thanks!

The traditional way was so confusing. NOW, it's So simple when properly taught. Thank you.

That is the best method I've seen, easy & quick. Can't thank you enough. Preciously I had reverse engineered the knot though if wouldn't come out the same if too much time passed since tying one. This is the easiest method (for me) to remember. Thank you. & so well described step by step. You have yourself a new subscriber.

A useful, off-the-beaten-path video that was CONCISE!! Love it! Subscribed.

Best demo of the knot!

Can't believe it's taken me 59 years of life to actually learn the bowline. Too easy. Thank for for making it like the easiest knot ever. Especially when having to tow vehicles out of trouble. Any other knot becomes permanent. Like Larry said. I feel a bit stupid. Left hand over the top is by far key

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