How to Tie the Figure Eight Follow Through Rope Knot
The figure eight follow through rope knot is one of the strongest knots. It forms a secure, non-slip loop at the end of a rope. Also known as the Flemish Bend, this is the most widely used tie-in knot by mountain climbers. The reason is that it is strong, secure and easy to visually inspect. Climbers often further secure it by tying a back up knot with the tag end.
The knot can also be tied by tying a Figure Eight Knot with doubled line at the end of a rope. (Step 1, but don't come back through the bottom loop.) It is faster but cannot be used if tying into a fixed object, so it is good to learn to tie this knot as the "Figure Eight Follow Through". A single Figure Eight also makes a good "Stopper Knot" at the end of a rope. (Step 1 with the single line but don't come back up through the bottom loop.)
This rope knot is on the PRO-KNOT Outdoor Knot Tying Instruction Cards, available at Bass Pro Shops website or at your local Bass Pro Shops store.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Tie a Figure Eight Follow Through Rope Knot
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Step 1 Tie a single eight in the rope two feet from its end. Pass |
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Step 2 Retrace the original eight with the free end leaving a |
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Step 3 Pull all four strands of rope to cinch down the knot. |
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| This knot can be found on the PRO-KNOT Outdoor Knot Tying Instruction Cards, available at Bass Pro Shops website or at your local Bass Pro Shops store. |
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