a figure eight on a bight creates a flemish loop.
a figure eight on a bight creates a flemish loop.
what kind of loop does a figure eight on a bight create?
flemish loop
figure-eight loop









































a figure-eight loop (also figure-eight on a bight, figure-eight follow-through, flemish loop, or flemish eight) is a type of knot created by a loop on the bight. it is used in climbing and caving where rope strains are light to moderate and for decorative purposes. the knot is commonly followed by tying a strangle knot (a.k.a. half a double fisherman's knot) or an overhand knot around the standing end.
figure-eight loop
directional figure eight









































the directional figure eight (a.k.a. inline figure-eight loop) is a loop knot. it is a knot that can be made on the bight. the loop must only be loaded in the correct direction or the knot may fail. it is useful on a hauling line to create loops that can be used as handholds. it also provides a place to attach a z-drag to the line when prusiks are unavailable.









































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bullet::::- alpine butterfly loop for a loop that is easier to remember and can be loaded in either direction.









































bullet::::- list of knots
directional figure eight