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Figure 8 Follow-Through: Step 4
The working end needs to come out of the knot in
line with the standing part, as shown in the
photograph.
Figure 8 Double Loop
A VARIATION OF THE FIGURE 8 THAT CREATES TWIN
LOOPS IN THE ROPE
The figure 8 double loop (sometimes called “bunny ears”)
creates twin loops that allow a climber to secure one rope to
two anchors. Once mastered, this knot ties quickly and
forms two secure fixed loops that will not alter in size when
weight is applied to either or both loops. If loops of differing
sizes are needed, however, the loops can be adjusted to
