How to Tie the Directional Figure 8 Loop Knot (Inline Figure 8, Single Bowline on a Bight)

In this video, we show you how to tie the Directional Figure 8 Loop Knot. In other sources, it’s sometimes also called the Inline Figure 8 Knot or the Single Bowline on a Bight. It creates a very strong loop in the middle of the rope without needing access to both ends of the rope. The Directional Figure 8 Loop knot is most commonly used in climbing and mountaineering for creating strong attachment points on a fixed rope to tie into.

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There are many variations of this knot.

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Does not look as directional figure 8 to me. I think the loop and rope are supposed to exit in the same place.