Rethreaded Bowline
( Retraced Bowline | Bowline Follow Thru | Bowline on a Bight | Bowline upon the Bight | ABOK #1080 )
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Usage
The Rethreaded Bowline (Bowline on a Bight) is a knot which makes a pair of fixed-size loops. It can replace the Rethreaded Figure-Eight when tying into a climbing harness by tying a regular Bowline Knot and then re-threading it, such as is done with a figure eight knot. Its advantage is that it is reasonably easy to untie after being exposed to a strain.
Common Uses
- tie a climbing rope to a harness by threading through and retracing.
- attach a rope around a post or tree by following the knot path twice.
- attach a fixed loop to a ring.
Warning ⚠️
Verify tying technique with a skilled instructor where knot failure could cause property damage, injury, or death.
Also known as
- Retraced Bowline
- Bowline Follow Thru
- Bowline on a Bight
- Bowline upon the Bight
ABOK
- 1080
Structure
The Rethreaded Bowline is identical in structure to the Bowline on a Bight but is tied differently. The Bowline on the bight can be tied in the middle of the rope while the Rethreaded Bowline requires access to one end.
