What is the Figure 8 Follow Through Loop used for?

Tying the rope directly into the harness (tying in) in climbing; Attaching to a ring or fixed point without using a carabiner; Creating a fixed loop around an object when the ends are free; Tying in for sport, traditional, and top-rope climbing.

How do you tie the Figure 8 Follow Through Loop?

The Figure 8 Follow Through Loop is a figure 8 knot retraced by following its own path with the working end of the rope. It's the standard knot for a climber to tie the rope directly into a harness, creating a secure, reliable loop around the tie-in points. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Figure 8 Follow Through Loop hard to tie?

The Figure 8 Follow Through Loop is rated medium, in the Loops category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Figure 8 Follow Through Loop?

Always leave a 10-15 cm tail and tie a safety knot at the end; Check that the strands are doubled and parallel throughout before climbing; a mistake here is life-threatening; Review your partner's knot (double-check) before starting the route.

Figure 8 Follow Through Loop

Q: What other names does the Figure 8 Follow Through Loop have?

It is also known as Figure 8 Follow Through Loop, Figure Eight Follow-Through, Rethreaded Figure 8, Retraced Figure Eight, Nudo de ocho reenhebrado, Ocho por seguimiento, Ocho de reenhebrado, Nó de oito reentrante.

Figure 8 Follow Through Loop — step by step

A figure 8 loop retraced along its own path, used to tie the rope directly into a climber's harness

Also called: Figure 8 Follow Through Loop, Figure Eight Follow-Through, Rethreaded Figure 8, Retraced Figure Eight, Nudo de ocho reenhebrado, Ocho por seguimiento, Ocho de reenhebrado, Nó de oito reentrante

What it is for

Tying the rope directly into the harness (tying in) in climbing
Attaching to a ring or fixed point without using a carabiner
Creating a fixed loop around an object when the ends are free
Tying in for sport, traditional, and top-rope climbing