In contrast, the collar component of an Eskimo bowline forms around the outgoing eye-leg.

Under cross load (ring loading, transverse loading profile), i.e. when the loop is pulled apart, the shown common Eskimo loop effectively mimics an ends-opposite (and inferior) left-hand sheet bend and thus can slip like the bowline; the less common Eskimo loop variant with the A–C loop (see bowline family diagram) would give a proper same-side sheet bend, thus being much stronger under cross load.

Similarly, when the eye of a simple Bowline is subject to a transverse loading profile, it mimics the inferior version of the Lapp bend, and so can slip and untie; the wrongly demeaned left-handed or cowboy bowline becomes the proper Lapp bend, and should hold.

All of the maneuvers to tie this knot are generally in the opposite (or 'anti' direction) relative to the bowline.

The Kalmyk loop[5][6] can be made 'TIB' (Tiable In the Bight); however, it will not be 'EEL' (Either End Loadable).