ROPE 



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3. Grasp end B with the right hand, then move it in the 

 direction shown by the arrow in Figure 3 5 and hold it with 

 the left hand as shown in Figure 36. 



Fig. 36 



4. Draw the knot tight by pulling the hands apart, when 

 it should appear as shown in Figure 37. 



Fig. 37 

 LOOPS AT THE ROPE 'S END 



Bowline. The bowline is sometimes called the king of 

 knots. It is used wherever a loop is wanted that will not 

 slip or pull tight. It can always be untied very easily and 

 is tied as described on page 44. 



