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Stopper Knot at the end of each rope, as tying both ropes together
can cause the ropes to twist around each other.
This knot is used as a safety knot in the end of a The stopper knot can, however, pass through a
rope. It is essentially half of a double fisherman’s figure eight descender, so if you’re rappelling with
knot tied on one strand of rope. A stopper knot pre- that particular device and want a safety knot at
vents rappelling off the end of the rope if rappelling the end of your rope, you’ll need to use a bulkier
with a plate, tube, or assisted braking (e.g., Grigri) knot that cannot pass through it (see “Figure Eight
device. When using two ropes, I tie a separate knot Descender,” page 95).

Tying a stopper knot.

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