No.9

The Cowboy Bowline is a variation of the common Bowline loop knot and is espoused by the Dutch and German Navies and sailing clubs in some parts of Europe. There is inconclusive debate as to which form is superior, but it has been suggested that the Cowboy variant is less likely to fail when ring loaded. The structure of the Cowboy Bowline is identical to that of the common Bowline except that the tail ends on the outside of the loop rather than inside the loop. According to its proponents, the Cowboy Bowline is superior to the common bowline since the working end is less likely to be pushed back by accident. It is also more resistant to failure when used for ring loading applications.