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differently—in this case the loop being tied around an REd liGht
object, most often the climber’s harness. Sometimes Before trusting this knot to
called the Flemish bend, it is not a bend—the Flemish save your life, leave enough
bend being another name for the figure 8 bend, a knot working end to back up the
for tying two different ropes together. This knot may also knot with a stopper. The dou-
be used by campers and boaters. ble overhand (see page 52) is
an excellent choice.
Figure 8 Follow-Through: Step 3 Figure 8 Follow-Through: Step 4 Loops
Continue to follow the lead of the figure 8. The working end needs to come out of the
knot in line with the standing part, as shown in
the photograph.
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