Vertical caving terminology and methods > Knots > Common knots
Avoid
Variation of the bowline where the tail is wrapped around one side of the loop, then passed back through the knot. More resistant to cross loading than a bowline, but relies on the knot being specifically set while it is being tied and used. If the tensioning is incorrect, or if repeated loading and unloading causes the knot to deform, it can capsize into a noose based on the figure of 8 knot. This knot is therefore significantly inferior to a stopped bowline, and should be avoided.
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