Page 37 - Peter Owen - Knots

• /Zl] FIGURE EIGHT LOOP

Also kflOWII as: FIGURE EIGHT ON TIlE BIGHT
Although this knot is difficult to adjust and
cannot easily be untied after loading, its
advantages outweigh these drawbacks. 1\ is a
comparatively simple knot to tie, and it stays
tied, even when stiff rope is used. In addition,
because ils appearance is unmistakable, it can
be quickly checked, which is important when it
is used by d i.mbers.

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Thl' Figuretight /0011 15
particularly suitnl for use
with mool'rn hatntsstS
bccauSt'of IItl' symmetry. It is
strong. uncomplirolcd Qnd
IInlikl'ly /0 wa,k ilSl!lfloose.

This general purpose loop
is 0111110 often used by
climbers to atta(h a line to
a carabiner.

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