Category Loop Typical use climbing, caving | Releasing Jamming Caveat jams | |
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Names Figure-eight loop, Flemish loop Related | ||
A figure-eight loop (also figure-eight on a bight or Flemish loop or Flemish eight) is a type of knot created by a loop on the bight. It is used in climbing and caving where rope strains are light to moderate and for decorative purposes. The knot is commonly followed by tying a strangle knot (a.k.a. half a double fisherman's knot) or an overhand knot around the standing end.
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The double figure eight is used to put a loop in the end of a rope, or around an object. It is relatively easy to tie and is secure, but can become difficult to untie after heavy loading, and can jam badly in any rope type.
Traditional
A figure-eight loop is created by doubling the rope into a bight, then tying the standard figure-eight knot.
Follow through
Alternatively, to tie the knot directly around an object, the follow through method must be used.