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Figure 8 Loop or Rescue 8 Knot

The Figure 8 knot is used on rescue lines to secure hardware such as a carabineer to connect to a sling on the stokes basket, or to a ladder rack for rappelling.

The Figure 8 Loop is just a Figure 8 Knot tied in the bight.

 Step #1

Step #2

Start with a bight of rope and form a loop where the end is behind the standing part.  Figure 8 Loop - Step 1 Bring the end around and in front of the standing part. Figure 8 Loop - Step 2

Step #3 

Finished Figure 8 Loop

Insert the end back through the loop.  Figure 8 Loop - Step 3 Dress and set the knot. Finished Figure 8 Loop

 

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