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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). 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]].
The '''Figure-eight loop''' is the most common way how to tie onto the rope. Together with a re-threaded bowline, it is one of the two widely accepted knots for tying-in at the rope end. It is popular for its reliability and visual clarity, which makes it easy to inspect. It can be difficult to untie after bigger lead falls, especially if it was not properly [[#Preventing from getting stuck|pre-tightened]]. Closely related figure-8 bend knot is [[#Rolling|prone to roll]].


== Tying ==
== Tying ==
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The inspection described in the last step should be also done as a part of the partner check.
The inspection described in the last step should be also done as a part of a partner check.


=== On a bight (tie in in a middle) ===
=== On a bight (tie in in a middle) ===