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The Figure-eight loop is the most used knot for tying-in and one of the two widely accepted knots for tying-in at the end of the rope (the second being the re-threaded bowline). | The '''Figure-eight loop''' is the most used knot for tying-in and one of the two widely accepted knots for tying-in at the end of the rope (the second being the re-threaded bowline). It is popular for its reliability and clarity, which makes it easy to inspect. It can be hard to untie after hard lead falls, especially if not tied properly. Its figure-8 bend variant is [[#Rolling|prone to roll]]. | ||
== Tying == | == Tying == | ||