Figure-eight loop double overhand "backup knot" is tied above the figure 8. This is not required for the knot's integrity, but it does ensure that adequate tail length has been included, and gets excess tail out of the way. If the finish knot is not included, the tail should be 5 to 8 inches long. The diameter of the loop should be kept small, to avoid being caught on protrusions while falling, or clipped into accidentally while lead climbing. A well-dressed knot has a symmetrical appearance, with the strands parallel through each curve. Figure-eight loop A figure-eight loop (also figure-eight on a
Cow hitch resistant to loosening than the clove hitch as the animal wanders around the post. In general, however, this single-ended form of the cow hitch is less stable compared to the variations in which both ends are loaded. This form is commonly known as a strap hitch or girth hitch. The latter term being common among climbers. It is the method commonly used to attach luggage tags which have a pre-tied loop of string or elastic. This form is also often used to connect loop-ended lanyards to handheld electronic equipment, since it can be tied without access to the ends of