One of the most important safety procedures that one can do before climbing is tying into the rope and anchor system properly. The knot that is most commonly used for tying into a harness is the ...

Thread the working end through the loop from front to back, forming a figure eight, before passing it through both tie-in points. Finally, pass the rope back through the knot so that it runs ...

Pull it tight, and you're all set. A figure 8 is used when you need a stop knot on the end of a rope or a non-jamming loop in the middle of a rope. Additionally, these knots provide a quick and ...