Knots

1. Knots

2. A figure-eight loop • A is used in climbing and caving where rope strains are light to moderate and for decorative purposes. • The double figure eight is used to put a loop in the end of a rope, or around an object.

3. The Double Overhand Knot • Is a popular and easy-to-tie knot used to tie two ropes together for rappelling. It has less bulk than other rappel knots like the double figure-8 fisherman’s knot so it is less likely to get stuck in cracks when you pull your rappel ropes. • Never use this knot with ropes of different diameters since at least one fatal accident has occurred when the thinner rope worked out of the knot.

4. The Double Figure-8 Fisherman’s Knot • Is one of the best knots to use to tie to ropes together for top-roping and rappelling. It’s a very strong knot and, if properly tied, won’t come undone. • It’s also a good knot to use if you are tying ropes of unequal diameters together.

5. The Double Fisherman’s Knot • Is the traditional knot to tie two ropes together for rappelling but has generally fallen out of favor for other knots like the double figure-8 fisherman’s knot. It can be difficult to check visually and is often difficult to untie after being weighted, particularly if the ropes are wet. • This knot is best used for tying thin pieces of accessory cord like Spectra together for anchors or slinging nuts like Eccentrics.