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Re:A better way to tie your gym shorts. (Or any drawstring) ... by JR1427 on Tuesday July 07, 2026 @10:35AM (#48818474)
I used to use that a lot, but now would favour bowline, for ease of tying and untying. Less beginner-friendly, though.
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Re:A better way to tie your gym shorts. (Or any drawstring) ... by istjohn on Tuesday July 07, 2026 @12:27PM (#48820075)
Bowline isn't great for safety-critical applications, especially when not under constant load.
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