Loops
Figure Eight on a Bight
Figure eight loop
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The fast way to put a strong loop anywhere you can fold the rope. Double the rope into a bight, then tie a figure eight with the doubled strand — done in seconds.
See it tied step-by-step ↗Why it earns its place
Strong, stable, and quick. Ideal for clipping a carabiner to the middle or end of a rope, building anchors, or making a secure loop without threading anything.
Where it fails
Because it's tied with a bight, you can't tie it around a closed ring — use the Follow Through version for that. Like all figure eights, it can jam after heavy loading.
Quick facts
| Type | Loop on a bight |
| Under load | Very secure |
| Untying | Can jam when shocked |
| Best for | Clipping carabiners, anchors |