Tying Scott's Locked Bowline

[@ChrisKasper-wc7cf]

I use a locked bowline on my midship lines to loop over and onto dock posts when coming in on my sailboat. The loop is nice and wide, and easy to drop. It's the perfect solution.

[@jrbtc]

And extremely strong!

[@Schubox62]

I first learned the Bowline as a young structural engineer from a contractor who showed me how to tie the snap bowline to tie-off to the steel roof trusses we were measuring fifty feet above the floor in a paper mill. It is still my preferred way to tie the bowline, and Scott's lock is an easy addition. Thank you. I look forward to you showing us how to use this loop for deer hunting (in addition to hanging our B&C buck from the pole)

[@jrbtc]

@Schubox62 I realize you left this comment a while back and I am not sure how I missed it, but wanted to say thanks. After going thru Ashley's Book of knots from cover to cover many times, it strikes me that MOST of the content came from sailing and maritime applications. Very little content is there related to climbing. But we are catching up now! Cheers

[@legouroumultifonctionsdufu2697]

You mention some climbing scenarios where the knot and its "opening" is useful but don't actually tell about those scenarios : could you elaborate on those applications you were thinking about ?

[@jrbtc]

This video should illustrate it nicely. The Scott's Locked Bowline video was intentionally created as background for this scenario. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6eaaYdrqciljrssi=SdmuyQIr593qcq7I

[@bowlineobama]

I remember using this knot before it was named Scott. I can't believe it. I also came up with my own locked knot. It is a combination of Yosemite and Scott's Locked, which I called it "Loo's Locked Bowline". Tie the knot as if you are going to tie Yosemite and then use the Scott's Locked in the end. It is a great locked knot.

[@jrbtc]

Thanks! I love your username. Are you a knot inventor? I would love to see a picture of your bowline. If on Facebook, find the GROUP named JRB Tree Climbing and join and post a photo!

[@benjamindaigneault9436]

Do you know if it's comparable to the Yosemite finish in term of security?

[@jrbtc]

My research was done years ago and I didn't make a list of references, but I recall that Scott's is superior.

[@wm6117]

Nose, 2 Eyes, 2 Cheeks AND 2 STRANDS OF HAIR 😀 (as I age I notice hair more )