Usage
The Rethreaded Bowline (Bowline on a Bight) is a knot which makes a pair of fixed-size loops. It can replace the figure-eight follow thru knot 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.
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
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.
