Ropes: Figure-8 Follow Through
The figure-8 follow through is a variation of the figure-8 knot. It is one of the ways of creating a figure-8 loop apart from the figure-8 on a bight. It is often used in the fire service to tie the rope securely around the object, …
Ropes: Figure-8 on a Bight
The figure-8 on a bight knot is a variation of the figure-8 knot. It is one of the ways of creating a figure-8 loop apart from the figure-8 follow through. It is used to hoist equipment or to attach the rope to a carabiner or …
Ropes: Figure-8 Bend
The figure-8 bend is a variation of the figure-8 knot that allows you to combine two ropes of similar diameter together, lengthening the amount of rope you have available. This knot is easy to tie and easy to ensure it has been tied correctly. If …
Ropes: Figure-8 Knot
The figure-8 knot is a foundational knot in the fire service known for it’s versatility. This knot is the base for a variety of other commonly used knots. A few major advantages to this knot are it’s ease to tie, easy to ensure it has …
