How to Tie a Re-threaded Figure of 8 Climbing Knot
The rethreaded figure of 8 climbing knot is a reliable and versatile knot for connecting two ropes together. It is easy to tie and holds securely under heavy loads.
- Create the First Figure 8: With one rope in each hand, cross the right rope over the left.
- Follow the Right Rope: Bring the right rope under the left and up through the middle of the first figure 8.
- Cross the Ropes Again: Cross the right rope over the left and down through the middle of the second figure 8.
- Tighten the Knot: Pull both ropes simultaneously to tighten the knot.
- Rethread the Left Rope: Bring the left rope under the right and up through the middle of the knot.
- Tighten the Rethreaded Knot: Pull both ropes again to tighten the rethreaded knot.
Tips:
- Use ropes of similar size for a stronger knot.
- Keep the working ends of the ropes aligned when tightening.
- Inspect the knot carefully before loading it.
FAQs:
- What is the purpose of rethreading the knot? It makes the knot more secure and prevents it from loosening under load.
- Can this knot be used to tie different types of ropes? Yes, but it is important to match the rope diameters for optimal performance.
- Is this knot suitable for climbing rappelling? Yes, the rethreaded figure of 8 is commonly used for rappelling and other climbing applications.
- How strong is this knot? When tied correctly, the rethreaded figure of 8 can hold up to 90% of the rope's breaking strength.
- What is the difference between a figure 8 and a rethreaded figure 8? The rethreaded figure 8 is more secure due to the added step of rethreading the left rope.
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