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Figure 8 – Eights | Knots & Pulleys in Rope Rigging Systems Vol.1 Segment 3

Written By: Lance Piatt

What are some of the finer points of tying a Figure Eight? This sequence talks about the importance of dressing, setting and controlling the gain (size) of the Figure Eight family of knots.

The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages), and Anchors in these videos are more general and with a focus of the finer points that are many times overlooked. Our hopes are that the viewer walks away with an energized commitment to studying the “WHY” behind general rigging, and focus on an extremely clean approach and a dedication to practice and muscle memory. We will explore the finer points of these topics that are applicable to anyone who is called upon to rig.

Commitment to rigging as an art form is the true storyline.

When talking about the Figure 8 knot it could be said a vote would likely show most people consider it a knot of choice. A simple Figure 8 is commonly used as a stopper knot. A Figure 8 on a bight is commonly used as a connection point to carabiners.

Some of the finer points of the Figure 8 Knot:
When setting and dressing the Figure Eight to be a well dressed knot be careful that you ensure the strands of rope stay parallel to one another, like railroad tracks, as they course through the knot. The Figure Eight tied close to the end of the bight is one way to control the overall dimensions of the knot, referred to as the gain of the knot. When done tying the knot set the four strands, pulling on each strand at each end. A good rule of thumb is to end up with a “fistful” tail length, meaning the tail of the knot will be approximately the length of the width of your fist.

The Directional Eight knot… for more, see the video.
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Lance Piatt

Beginning his career in the rescue and rigging world as a “blue collar” SAR member with Deschutes and Jefferson County teams. Lance Piatt owns and operates Red Ibex Solutions, a sales and marketing wheelhouse blending rope rigging education and exquisite imagery with equipment knowledge and understanding; housing Rigging Lab Academy and Rescue Response Gear… Lance is producing high-end video education, working with several experts and instructors to produce unique series of “how to videos” and courses for rope rigging: Such as; the first ever full-length rescue training DVD, 'Tower Rescue', released in fall of 2005. As well as a series of scenario-based rescues ranging from cave rescue to cliff rescue.

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