Introduction: Single Bowline on the Bight* Soft Carabiner
Use this as a substitute for a light duty metallic carabiner.
I used ABOK 1057 to make this project.
*Note:
Strictly speaking this knot is only in the bight until step 7.
The bowline on the bight structure remains.
Step 1:
Leaving a 6" tail Bring the working end (WE) in a Z shape.
Step 2:
Bring bight 1 under the WE.
Step 3:
Bring WE beside itself to the right forming a long loop.
Bring the end out so it is even with the end of the tail.
Step 4:
Grab the bight and bring it over two, under two, over one.
Step 5:
Move A up next to the WE.
Step 6:
Tighten the knot.
Step 7:
Tie the WE and tail together in an overhand knot.
The top of the bight should be at the mid-point of the knot.
You can use the stopper knot of your choosing here.
Step 8: Operating the Carabiner
Bring the end of the long loop up to the bight.
Step 9:
Place the loop over the bight.
Step 10:
Bring the overhand knot through the bight.
Step 11:
Pull on the loop to lock the carabiner.
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