הצגת המקור של הדף "Figure Eight loop"

[[image:figure8.jpg|left|thumb|400px|Figure Eight loop]]
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A '''[[Figure Eight loop]]''' or '''[[Figure Eight on a bight]]''' is a [[Figure of Eight knot]] tied on a bight  of rope, without using the rope end.
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===Other related knots===
[[Figure of Eight knot]], [[Figure Eight Follow Through]] and [[Flemish knot]] are all variations on the same basic knot. Even the [[Figure of eight-square-figure of eight knot]], which is an over secure way to [[:קטגוריה: bends|tie ropes]] togethere, uses the Figure of eight loop.
==Tying it==
Take a bight, imagine you're holding the end and tie a figure eight knot with the bight. make sure the knot is [[dressing your knots|dressed]].
==Usage and characteristics==
Figure Eight loop is useful whenever you want a semi-permanent, fixed connection to a [[binners|binner]]. It is quick to tie, very [[knot strength|strong]] and very [[knot safety|safe]]. Some tie an extra [[double overhand knot]] on the rope end. This is completely redundant, since a Figure Eight loop is an extremely safe knot and does not slip and unties by itself.
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