Use this knot to tie fixed, super-strong, non-jamming loops ... 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 ...

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 ...