Loops
Spanish Bowline
DIFFICULTY ●●●●○
Two separate, adjustable-share loops spreading from the middle of a rope like a pair of spectacles. The traditional rescue and chair knot of the fire service.
See it tied step-by-step ↗Why it earns its place
Its two independent loops can cradle a load at two points — historically one loop per leg in improvised rescues — and it ties anywhere along a rope without the ends.
Where it fails
Rope can feed from one loop into the other if the knot is not firmly set, changing the loop sizes under load. Dress it hard and keep both loops loaded when lives are involved.
Quick facts
| Type | Double midline loop |
| Loops | 2, independent |
| Untying | Fair |
| Best for | Two-point lifts, rescue lore |