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Figure 8 FoLLoW-tHrougH
A fixed loop, the standard tie-in knot for
climbers.
Since the tie-in knot is where a climber is attached to a It is not only a strong and secure loop but easy to visu-
climbing rope, it is of critical importance. The figure 8 ally inspect for correctness. The working end follows the
follow-through is most often chosen. If you can know path of the rope through a figure 8 that has already been
only one knot well, beginning climbers are often told, tied, and thus the name. The figure 8 follow-through is
the figure 8 follow-through is the one. no more than a figure 8 loop (see page 28), but it is tied
Figure 8 Follow-Through: Step 1 Figure 8 Follow-Through: Step 2
Knots You need: CLimBing Knots
Tie a figure 8 knot (see page 22) in the working With the working end, begin to trace, or follow
end of the rope. the lead of, the first figure 8, as shown in the
photograph.
You will need the figure 8 knot to be
2 to 3 feet from the working end.
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