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1 Canonical name

Eskimo Bowline

2 Variant Name(s)

called a Sitka loop by some

3 Category

Loop on the end.

4 Origin

Ancient.

5 Similarities

The Bowline has the working end loop around the standing part. This knot has the distinction of having the working end loop around its own descending part, instead of the standing part as the bowline knot.

6 Releasing

Non-jamming etc.

7 Efficiency

Unknown%

8 Caveat

The knot formed in this manner has significantly greater bends or turns (engendering more stress and friction) than a standard Bowline; thus creating a much weaker knot. Neither this knot nor a standard Bowline (especially without a back-up or stopper knot)should be used for rescue, climbing or mountaineering because the single line will cause pain and possibly broken ribs. Bowline on a coil is much more comfortable and hence safer.

9 Uses

climbing, securing.

10 Comments

This knot may be slightly more secure than the Bowline but is a little less convenient to tie.

11 Structure

12 Methods