Portuguese Bowline

Only use this knot when both anchors are bombproof!

Step1:

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Step2:

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Step3:

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Step4:

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Step5:

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Step6:

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Step7:

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Step8: tie a double overhand backup knot.

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Here is an alternative way to tie the Portuguese Bowline.

Another use for of the Portuguese Bowline is when you need to distribute the loaded between several strands of rope in order to reduce any abrasion points.

Portuguese Bowline Example 1.

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Example 2, the Portuguese Bowline with a forward facing bight. This bight can be used to construct a per-tensioned back tie.

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