Inuit Bowline
( Sitka loop | Cossack Knot | Anti-Bowline | Boas Bowline )
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Usage
The Inuit Bowline is best used in applications where the loop will be stretched wide. In applications where the two legs of the loop are nearly parallel, a Bowline is superior.
Common Uses
- form a fixed loop in slippery synthetic rope.
- create a secure loop that resists loosening on smooth materials.
- form a fixed loop that stays locked under load.
- make a rescue or hoisting loop in modern synthetic rope.
Warning ⚠️
Verify tying technique with a skilled instructor where knot failure could cause property damage, injury, or death.
History
The Inuit Bowline was discovered by British explorer Sir John Ross who is known for his exploration of the Arctic and Antarctic in the early 1800's. Upon examining an Inuit sled he brought back to England, he came across the knot now known as the Inuit Bowline. The knot is absent from The Ashley Book of Knots but can be found in its Russian equivalent, the book 'Морские узлы' (Marine Knots) by Lev Skryagin (1930–2000).
Also known as
- Sitka loop
- Cossack Knot
- Anti-Bowline
- Boas Bowline
Structure
The Inuit Bowline is a variation of the common Bowline. When when tightened and dressed it has a distinctive trefoil shape.
Strength/Reliability
The Inuit Bowline is more secure than the common Bowline, particularly in synthetic lines and when the loop will be stretched wide.
