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Tying In with a Figure Eight Follow-Through

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For a belayed rappel you’ll want to tie in to the belay line. Check your harness manufacturer’s
guidelines for information on how to properly tie the rope to your harness. For harnesses with belay
loops, you generally follow the same path as the belay loop, which goes through two tie-in points on
the harness. Tie the figure eight so that its loop is about the same diameter as your belay loop. The
figure eight knot does not require a backup knot.

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