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Knots mega-thread

Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2023 4:54 pm
by skittles
One thread to tie them all! Post all pictures/videos/links of knots here. If someone posts a bad knot, it may be removed, or have a note added.

Re: Knots mega-thread

Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:01 am
by skittles
Figure-eight knot aka figure-eight loop aka figure-eight follow-through aka trace eight

Often used to connect a rope to an anchor, or to a harness. This is arguably the only knot you need in order to start climbing.




Re: Knots mega-thread

Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:08 am
by skittles
Double figure-eight loop aka figure-eight double loop aka bunny ears

Used to connect a rope to two anchors and equalized to split the load between both anchors.


Re: Knots mega-thread

Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:16 am
by skittles
Inline figure-right aka directional figure-eight aka figure-eight directional loop aka figure-eight on a bight

Can be used to make hand-holds on a rope, or connect a load to the middle of the rope. Has to be loaded in the correct direction, or it may fail.