Figure eight
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).
| Figure eight | |
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| Other names | Figure 8, eight |
| Use(s) | Tying onto the rope end/middle, end-knot (single strand, marking) |
| Pros | Reliable, easy to inspect, low decrease of the rope strength |
| Cons | Tedious to untie after a lead fall in some cases, figure-eight bend is prone to rolling |
| Category | Knot |
| Strength | ~60-80% in normal (non-ring) load. Differs by author, type of measurement and rope[1] |
Tying
Follow-through (end)
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On a bight (middle)
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Preventing from getting stuck
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Rolling
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References
- ↑ EDELRID Team (20 October 2020). "Strength reduction of textile materials by knots". edelrid. EDELRID GmbH & Co. KG. Retrieved 10 August 2025.