How to tie a double bowline climbing knot

There are tons of climbing knots out there, and the double bowline is one that should certainly be in every climber’s arsenal. It has the advantage over the figure 8 knot of being easier to untie, but also comes with a unique set of drawbacks, such as slippage over time and the addition of a stopper knot in order to be truly secure.

Things You'll Need

• Harness
• Climbing cable

Instructions

1. 

   Create two loops in the cord and place the smaller of the two inside the larger. Then thread the hole in the harness.

2. 

   Maneuver the rope back through the loops, around the main line.

3. 

   Put it back through the loops.

4. 

   Snake the line back through the gap between the loops and the first time you went through them (refer to picture).

5. Finish with a stopper knot to ensure that there will be no slippage.