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28. Threaded Figure 8 Loop

Uses: lifting, pulling, hanging loop for gear;
belaying climbers

Pros: very strong and secure

Cons: fussy to tie

29. Directional Figure 8 Loop

Uses: climbing, lifting, load bearing

Pros: easily tied; very strong

Cons: will slip if loaded in wrong direction;
dangerous to careless users; hard to untie

30. Fisherman’s Loop

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