Figure 8

Form a loop in the working end of a rope.

Twist the end of the loop to form a second loop.

Bring the working end of the rope up through the second loop.

Tighten the knot by pulling on both the working end and the standing end.

Uses:

A quick and efficient stopper knot.

Advantages:

A fundamental knot.
Forms the basis for many other knots.
Works well when a stopper needs to be tied and untied often.

Disadvantages:

Binding

Bends

Stoppers

Hitches

Loops

Misc.

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