Video: How to Tie a Bowline with One Hand

[hawgrider]

Sure you can tie a bowline, but can you tie it with one hand? This knot tying skill really comes in handy during a survival situation: You’re hurt, can only use one arm, and need to tie a rescue loop. Here’s how it works.

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[DerBiermeister]

For 99% of the population - it is going to take a lot of practice. First of all, people need to know how to tie a bowline normally -- forget the one-handed stuff for awhile. My dad taught me when I was five. It is very simple to do with what I call a "slap and twist" motion, but very hard to describe to someone else. With practice, you won't need to do the "up through the hole, round the tree, back down the hole" thingy. You should get familiar enough so that you can do it blindfolded or do it behind your back.

Then -- you are ready to attempt the one-handed tie in the video.

[Dwight55]

That's a good one, . . . thanks,.....................

May God bless,
Dwight