What is the Figure 8 Bend used for?

Joining two rappel ropes or lead climbing ropes; Joining lines that will be under load in rescue and mountaineering work; Making bends that need a quick, reliable visual check; Joining equal-diameter ropes in safety systems.

How do you tie the Figure 8 Bend?

The Figure 8 Bend joins two ropes based on the time-tested figure-eight knot: tie a loose figure eight in one end, then trace the same path with the other end, going in the opposite direction. It's widely used in climbing because it's strong, easy to check visually, and easy to tie for anyone who already knows the figure eight. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Figure 8 Bend hard to tie?

The Figure 8 Bend is rated medium, in the Bends category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Figure 8 Bend?

For life-support loads, leave generous tails at the ends; After heavy loading it can become hard to untie; Don't confuse this version (ends following the same path) with the offset figure 8 used in rappelling, which capsizes more easily.

Figure 8 Bend

Q: What other names does the Figure 8 Bend have?

It is also known as Figure 8 Bend, Figure-Eight Bend, Flemish Bend, Nudo de unión en ocho, Nudo flamenco de unión, Nó em oito de união, ABOK #1411, Nœud de huit d'ajut. (ABOK #1411)

Joins two ropes based on the figure-eight knot; widely used in climbing

Also called: Figure 8 Bend, Figure-Eight Bend, Flemish Bend, Nudo de unión en ocho, Nudo flamenco de unión, Nó em oito de união, ABOK #1411, Nœud de huit d'ajut · ABOK #1411

What it is for

Joining two rappel ropes or lead climbing ropes
Joining lines that will be under load in rescue and mountaineering work
Making bends that need a quick, reliable visual check
Joining equal-diameter ropes in safety systems