Arborist Knots - How To Tie The Running Bowline Knot

Knot tying video tutorial. Learn how to make a running bowline knot . Easy step by step instructions for tying a running bowline knot in this guide.
The running bowline is a workhorse for tree workers. It should be part of the arsenal of every tree worker’s climbing knots and rigging knots. What is the running bowline knot used for? It can be used for both basal and canopy anchors in your srt tree climbing system. To prevent accidents or falls make sure it is secured eg with a double overhand knot or with a Yosemite tie off. It is used extensively in rigging applications and rigging techniques for pruning or cutting down trees for removal, since the knot cinches down nicely on the tree limb. This knot is simply a regular bowline tied around its own standing part, it does not matter where around the standing part you tie it. This allows you to tie the knot far along the standing part and thus far from the rigging point. Since it forms a kind of sliding noose you can just then run it up by pulling on the standing part. This is useful for tip tying when it is awkward to get all the way out on a limb, and you have to lift the limb to avoid a utility or some other obstacle. This property has often also been used to tie off a tire swing or tree swing to an overhead branch.
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[@adroidtnonplussed6919]

Wicked! Super useful. Also: Thank you for the brevity. No wasteful intros, just straight to the point.

[@Backwaterlegacies]

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[@MagicSkeleton]

If only all instruction videos were this simple and clear!

[@wildlifewarrior2670]

They are

[@opexv]

You're explanations are very clear. Also like that you explain why the knot is used for.

[@odog-pb5fe]

Mate, no idea how long ago this got posted, don't really care. Just so you know I used this, this morning to fell 4 trees roadside in quick succession. You're a gun, good on you brother.

[@timnevinger5056]

Thankyou for a well explained and distraction free tutorial on the running bowline!

[@spindoggytheexplorer2915]

Not all hero’s wear capes. Thanks for the knot, and lack of bullshit.

[@ck1vw]

Any idea if a series of half hitches would work as well? Also, we learned to tie a bowline using this mantra: The rabbit comes up out of the hole, runs around the tree, and back down its hole. This helped me for years.

[@vicentehernandez2995]

leave a longer tail than he did for an extra safety measure!!

[@forrestbetancourt9497]

Nah

[@robertstonebreaker8394]

Looks fine

[@RoostedFilms]

Love it! Already knew how to tie this 1 but love the way you do your vids CHEERS

[@adruery]

Thanks. Best explanation I've found thus far.

[@WhyKnot]

You're welcome. Thanks for the positive input.

[@LondonTreeSurgeons-Camden]

great tutorial, thanks for uploading

[@Mr808islands]

really admire diffrent typs of bowline

[@dylangreen8216]

Thanks I got a job with this knowledge

[@YoYoYolanna]

Thank you! Now, just a matter of practice.

[@askaboutRudyV]

Thanks bro, I required it just now in a pinch, whilst hanging a new clothes line on a tree and on a post of a pullup bar.

[@hugostiglitz4452]

needed a good knot for my dogs 200 foot run on 2 trees...this will work perfect

[@davidpalmer3015]

Great tutorial 👍🏻

[@mr.benitezhimself]

Nice, thank you 🙏🏼

[@gregthompson8062]

Love it my man. How about a running water bowline for quick release? Extra secure and quick release with same glory with standard bowline?

[@stuartbarker4237]

great demo! thanks!

[@burntsider8457]

Of course, you could also tie the bowline on the end of your line then run the other end through the loop. This way you could throw the bowline end over the branch with enough slack to have it fall to the ground, push the other end through the loop and cinch it up to the branch. RE the bowline, if you want to learn only one knot in your life, that's the one. You can even tie two ropes together using it by making one on the end of line 1 and forming one on line two through the loop of line one.

[@ottofumbler7267]

Excellent tutorial. Many of these tutorials explain how to tie knots, but don't explain their application. This tutorial covers the practice and the application, and so is much more useful than some other videos. This knot should do the job nicely for my needs.

[@unisol2287]

Simple, easy and short tutorial....

[@chueyandshyshow]

Great video

[@belowfray5251]

Excellent

[@kansascityshuffle8526]

Every time I tie a bowline I recite the bunny and the tree in my head

[@Alienshark]

Good stuff

[@mikestubbs1708]

Yep, and this is what they use on the ABC program: 'Outback Ringers' - need it to tie the beeves off on the trees for later collection!

[@AjayKumar-fd9mv]

Really helpfu

[@deannajoy1618]

Is this a safe knot for a rope swing?

[@booklover2049]

0:39 for the knot ty for hte video

[@juan1000000000000]

Where can I get rope like this

[@tonydegregorio4895]

The rabbit comes out the hole, around the tree, and back in the hole.

[@user-ob8ct4io7h]

What type of rope is that?

[@milesjolly6173]

Thanks

[@PatRClarke]

Is the same as just tying a bowline, tossing it up and over a branch, passing the standing end through the loop and then pulling on it to choke it off?

[@WhyKnot]

Yep. Produces the same knot.

[@jaredmcclelland5500]

Same result, except if the standing end is 200 feet long it takes some extra time.

[@andyirons7162]

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[@kamalvirma1211]

Love

[@ElohiSilverEarthVentures]

Is this a knott i can do while on ground to one end and pull up to have wrapped around branch for a tree swing?

[@markmoore2251]

Yes, but there is a better knot for a swing called a running alpine butterfly. I can explain further if your still interested.

[@iliftsometimes]

Now you have tied a bowlin” lol Bow line mate oxox

[@nathansharp3193]

If the bowline in this configuration is pulled tight against something with steady tension on it, it would be very difficult to untie, wouldn’t it? I’m always on the lookout for a better hammock and tarp hanging knot for against the first anchor tree. My favorite at the moment is the slipped buntline. Thanks for sharing your knotty thoughts!

[@mayfalltribe4747]

Run a taut-line hitch with a figure 8 in the slack

[@scientist100]

@@mayfalltribe4747 If we leave the end of the tail longer, can this be used for loosening when climbing down a tree? I saw a video where this guy was using some technique to secure himself when going down the tree as he was cutting it down.

[@mayfalltribe4747]

@@scientist100 I'd think for a knot that's gonna have a man dangling from it you'd wanna go with a double taut-line hitch(Google: 2 under 2 over knot) so there's a reduced chance of the knot slipping. I'm no knot expert but I rappelled in the army spent about 5 months or so in the boy scouts and have some relative exp trimming trees. A taut line hitch is good for securing ur guy lines to a tent peg and is easy to slide. Again, I'd ask an actual expert and not rely solely on yt input. Best of luck, man!

[@jacobbeach6645]

We used these in high angle rescue for securing a rope around a large tree as an anchor or used a canadian and a figure 8 on the other rope.

[@tritun5154]

Can’t u just make the bowline then pass the end through the loop? Nevermind, I’m assuming one end is anchored already

[@Philrc]

you don't have to think of it as a special knot. you just tie a normal bowline then feed the rope through the loop and that's it

[@painfull16]

Cool. Helped me out real quick while learning some knots for an upcoming course. However, one thing I'll ask of you; say 'Rainbow'. Now say 'Phone Line'. Now say 'Bowline'... do you see it? :)

[@michaelfulton6662]

Just get to it

Wat if you dont have a working end

[@ProctorSilex]

I guess you could do a slip knot if you account for the direction of the load. I don't know how easy it would be to untie after a high load. Instructions on anchors and mid-line loops should do the trick.

[@kreigdernier9553]

Have you ever heard of a cantering bowline?

[@YoYoYolanna]

Why do they call it a bow line? Originally for tying a string on a bow?

[@user-cx8fi8wu2v]

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[@NR-pn6mn]

Is this guy talking about tea and biscuits

[@user-si9ev8pc3z]

👍🌍🤝

[@dharolds]

Tail is very short. Wouldn't you also want a safety knot?

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

I use a stopper knot, certainly won't hurt to use one.

[@alexsebastian8679]

A rock climber would never allow a rope to contact itself since when loaded abruptly, and the noose tightens, it cane burn through where to two sections of rope contact each other. Intense head can be rapidly generated during the split second when everything tightens up. better to add a carabiner to the loop so that the two sections of rope are separated. The function would not be changed but safer.

[@YoYoYolanna]

I think this video is more for tying ropes to trees. I used it to tie a curtain between two posts, not to keep me from plummeting! :) hahaha

[@lennartvdsluijs]

Essential not to know 😅

[@khairunnidahajiabdullah8030]

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[@adamkingdon8063]

Your hand is in the way

[@MagnificoGiganticus]

Essential not to know? Then why did you tell me!?

[@raulduke1528]

Why would it be essential NOT to know? Just kidding!🤭

[@Chevyfan-tl2kw]

cant fuckin get it

[@Matanumi]

it latterly took me forever to get a regular bowline. classmates can't even do the regular they do this instead when their up in the air (our trade is similar to arborists ) didn't really get it until the last day of classes on heavy pressure. not I'm trying to see how the running is any different.... the last step I find will screw you if you don't know where to stench it.

[@mathewpaul5038]

...cool, very cool...

[@robertmiller8529]

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