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For a bulky end knot when using a figure eight descender for a double-rope rappel, double back the
two strands, left, then tie a figure eight knot on all four strands, right.

If you’re rappelling on a doubled rope or two carabiner to the sling, then clip the carabiner above
ropes and want a safety knot on the ends of your your device between the two rope strands. This will
rope, tie a BHK (big honking knot) by doubling also keep the rope strands above the device from
up both strands and tying a figure eight loop on twisting as you rappel and will prevent any acciden-
the four strands. As an additional safeguard, take a tal rappel off the end of the ropes, as long as both
sling and attach it to your harness. Clip a locking ends are tied together.

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