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Reverse Somerville Bowline [Level 1]
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This is perhaps the most complex and difficult column tie which has any practical application. Is it sometimes useful as a second column tie, but usually the newer Captured Overhand Cuff is to be preferred. The Reverse Somerville can still be occasionally useful for when you want a really snug column tie.