Go to your local gym or crag and you’ll see that the majority of climbers use the figure eight follow-through to tie in to the rope. The figure eight follow-through is the first knot new climbers ...

The Figure Eight Stopper Knot is a simple and reliable knot used to secure the end of a rope and prevent it from slipping through hardware or anchors. This technique is widely used in climbing, ...

There are two basic tie-in knots climbers should be familiar with: The figure-eight follow-through, or “trace eight,” and the double bowline with a back-up. Heather Weidner, pro climber, explains the ...

Learn how to tie the Figure 8 Follow-Through Knot step by step and understand when and where it should be used. This knot is a climbing and safety essential, commonly used for tying into a harness ...

Who else would know how to make a figure-eight knot better than a Navy Sailor? Chief Boatswain’s Mate James Mickens and fellow Sailors demonstrate how it’s done. This episode focuses on a common ...

From climbing and basketry to fishing and even medical applications, knots have myriad uses. Hell, Mayans even worked them into math, utilizing knotted cords called quipus to record numbers. You might ...