Portuguese bowline
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Portuguese bowline | |
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Names | Portuguese bowline, French bowline |
Category | Loop |
Related | Spanish bowline |
Typical use | Lifting a person |
ABoK | #1072, #1848 |
The Portuguese bowline is a variant of the bowline with two loops. The two loops are adjustable in size, unlike the Spanish bowline. Rope can be pulled from one loop into the other one even after tightening. Like the Spanish bowline, it can be used as a makeshift Bosun's chair.[1]
Contents
Tying
It is tied in a way that is similar to regular bowlines.
- Click on a picture to see its full-size version.
See also
References
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
External links
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