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Figure 8 Knot is used a lot in rock climbing. Below is a video showing how to tie a figure 8 knot. Figure 8 knot tying is easy, just follow the steps below and you will have tied a figure 8 knot. Apart from the extensive use of the Figure 8 knot in rock climbing, figure 8 knots are also used in sailing. Figure 8 knots are very strong, thus earning its other name as stopping knot or stopper knot.

Figure 8 knot picture

Video that demonstrate how to tie a figure 8 knot