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166 BEST FOR CLIMBING

Figure-Eight Loop
» pp.249–50

Popular among climbers
because its distinctive shape
makes it easy to check that
it has been tied properly.
Similar knots:
Still possesses some » pp.240–41
residual strength as Bowline
an overhand loop, even » pp.253–54
if it is not tied properly. Overhand Loop

Double Fisherman’s
Knot » pp.160–63

Excellent for making
continuous loops for
Prusik slings (see pp.228–29).
Also good for joining two
lengths of rope, even if
they are of different diameters. Similar knots:
» pp.157–59
The chance of snagging Fisherman’s Knot
can be reduced by taping » pp.172–73
the ends. Water Knot