Rock Climbing Knots - Double Figure Eight Loop
Also known as bunny ears, the Double Figure Eight Loop is tied to equalize the load on two anchors, each clipped to the 'ear'. This knot is considered to be strong and secure, and it is fairly easy to adjust the size of the 'ears' or loops by moving rope from one of the loops to the other. Learn how to tie the Double Figure Eight Loop with the help of our animation and steps below.
Step 1:
Fold the rope back on itself to make a bight.
Step 2:
Form a loop, with the working end underneath the standing part.
Step 3:
Bring the working end on top of the standing part.
Step 4:
Make a loop in the working end.
Step 5:
Insert the second loop to the first one.
Step 6:
Get the working end and pass it around and over the knot.
Step 7:
Pull to tighten.
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The double figure eight is a favorite of mine, I use it along with a locking biner, when I'm teaching beginners as it is less time consuming. and a very good secure knot to use.
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Firefighters use this knot to make a rescue harness for patients. The loops are made large enough to hold the patients legs. The running end is run around the patients chest with a half-hitch. Then the tail end is used to create a bowline out of the half-hitch around their chest. The patient can then be raised or lowered. It's hard to explain the chest part without seeing it.
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