How To Tie a Figure 8 Knot

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A Figure 8 Knot is also known as stopper knot or Flemish knot, it is very popular not only in sailing, but also in rock climbing and caving. The main purpose of a Figure 8 Knot is to stop the line from running and sliding out of sight. Watch more How to tie videos: https://www.sailingeurope.com/blog/sailing-knots Learn how to tie a Figure 8 Knot. Step 1: Form a Q shape Form a loop by crossing the two sides of a line. Step 2: Twist top around At this point you should have two ends – a free and a standing one bring the free end under the standing one. Step 3: Bring end into the loop Bring it over and into the loop, forming a number eight. Step 4: Tighten Tighten the two ends.

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