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Tag Archives: Threaded Figure-Eight

How to Tie the Figure Eight for a DIY Knot Board Display

Posted on July 26, 2018 by The ITS Crew

The Figure Eight is one of the most useful climbing knots, due to its strength and simplicity. This week, Bryan… View Article

Posted in Bends | Tagged Bend, Bends, Canadian Eight, Double Figure-Eight on a Bight, Double-Loop Figure-Eight, Figure 8, figure eight, Figure-8 Knot, Figure-Eight Follow-Through, Figure-Eight on a Bight, Figure-Eight Retrace, Knot Tying, Knots, Super Eight, Threaded Figure-Eight | Leave a comment

Benefits of Knot Tying – Gear Tasting Radio 61

Posted on April 17, 2018 by The ITS Crew

This Gear Tasting Radio gets a little knotty as we discuss the benefits of knots and why you should sharpen… View Article

Posted in Podcast | Tagged Bowline, DIY Knot Tying Station, Double Fishermans, Knot Tying, Knots, Knots You Should Know, Power Cinch, rope, Taut-Line Hitch, Threaded Figure-Eight | Leave a comment

Knot of the Week HD: Figure-8, Threaded Figure-8 and Figure-8 on a Bight

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Bryan Black

In this week’s continuing reintroduction of our Knot of the Week series shot in HD, I’ll be going through the… View Article

Posted in Bends, Loops | Tagged Bend, Bends, Canadian Eight, Double Figure-Eight on a Bight, Double-Loop Figure-Eight, Figure 8, figure eight, Figure-8 Knot, Figure-Eight Follow-Through, Figure-Eight on a Bight, Figure-Eight Retrace, Knot Tying, Knots, Super Eight, Threaded Figure-Eight | Leave a comment

5 Knots You Need to Know How to Tie at All Times

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Bryan Black

We’re doing something different today with our Knot of the Week series and taking a look at five knots that you… View Article

Posted in Knots | Tagged Bowline, Chain Sinnet, Double Fisherman's Knot, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Knots, One Handed Bowline, Power Cinch Knot, rope, Rope Work, Taut-Line Hitch, Threaded Figure 8, Threaded Figure-Eight | 38 Comments

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