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    Figure of Eight Bend

    This bend is both neat and strong. It works very well with modern ropes, but can jam with natural fiber ropes.

    1. Tie a figure of eight knot in the working end of the first rope but keep the loops open.
      Figure of eight bend 1
    2. Thread the working end of the second rope through the top loop, following the line of the cord.
      Figure of eight bend 2
    3. Keep threading the working end through, parallel to the existing cord.
      Figure of eight bend 3
    4. Keep the knot flat as more working end is pushed through.
      Figure of eight bend 4
    5. Pull the working end through the final loop and work through enough rope to match the working end of the first line.
      Figure of eight bend 5
    6. Now work the bend tight, ensuring that all lines remain parallel.
      Figure of eight bend 6

     

    		  

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