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Figure 8 Bend
A more complex knot used for securely joining two
ropes of similar size and construction.
The figure 8 bend is created by weaving together two same diameter. It does hold nearly as well in ropes of
figure 8 knots. Climbers tend to prefer this bend because dissimilar diameter. Despite its security, climbers often
of its security as well as the strength of the interwoven leave the working ends long enough to back up the knot
working ends. If heavily loaded, this knot may prove im- with stoppers, adding even more security (not a bad idea
possible to untie if the ropes are of approximately the when your life may depend on your knot).
Figure 8 Bend: Step 1 Figure 8 Bend: Step 2
Knots You need: CLimBing Knots
Tie a figure 8 knot (see page 22) in the working Thread the working end of the second rope
end of one rope. into the figure 8 knot in the first rope, as shown
in the photograph.
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