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Ropes, Knots, and Hitches

Figure 8 Knot with Draw Loop

A vARIAtIOn Of tHe fIguRe 8 KnOt
tHAt IS MuCH eASIeR tO untIe
When a stopper knot will see only temporary use, the
figure 8 with draw loop makes an excellent choice. This
knot releases quickly, as any draw loop does, by pulling on
the working end. The addition of the draw loop increases
the size of the standard figure 8 if a larger stopper is
needed. A favorite in synthetic ropes, figure 8 knots,
even this one with a draw loop, may jam in wet ropes of
natural fibers. This knot is useful to climbers and boaters
as well as campers.

Figure 8 Knot XXwith Draw Loop: Figure 8 Knot wi
XXth Draw Loop:
Step 1 Step 2

XXX XXX
Create a figure 8 knot (see page Bring the working end back
9) in the working end of a rope, through the upper loop of the
but do not tighten the knot. figure 8 but only far enough to
form the draw loop. Tighten the
knot by pulling on the loop and
the standing part.

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