Figure 8 Knot -
On a bight
The Figure 8 Knot - On a bight, is used in Canyoneering primarily for creating a "load carrying" loop. It is a safe knot to rappel on, to tie yourself into an anchor point, and to lower or raise people and gear.
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To tie, simply make a bight on the rope followed by tieing a Figure 8 knot.
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Pros:
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You can tie this on ANY part of the rope, not just end.
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Caution:
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It is recommended to tie an overhand knot below the Figure 8 on a bight when rappelling from it.
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Canyoneering Usage Examples:
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Additional Reading:
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CanyoneeringUSA.com: Figure Eight on a Bight & Variations
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Below, I show you three ways on how to tie the knot, via:
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1) Pictures
2) GIF (animated picture that repeats itself with no-end)
3) Video (from Canyoneering101 YouTube Channel)
How to tie (pictures):
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