How to Tie Figure 8 Follow-Through Knot | Rock Climbing

[@JeeprzCreepers56]

Thanks for this, I needed a refresher on how to do this. Haven't climbed in like a year.

[@gamesgames354]

I regret quitting rock climbing.. I needed a refresher as well because I am going to rock climb in school next year. I used to rock climb in a gym

[@deankyle22]

I'm legit in the same spot

[@phillipsanchez4192]

Thanks for the great video. I was in Thailand and had started climbing in and around Krabi. The pandemic and an injury came afterwards. Now I am in Ethiopia and my stiff has arrived. I'm looking to get back into climbing and the first thing I thought of was the need to remind myself how to tie this knot. Great video which brought it all back. Cheers!

[@Milesco]

Note to producers of knot-tying videos: when the tying of a knot is being demonstrated, DO NOT CUT AWAY to a wide shot of the demonstrator while he's in the middle of tying the knot. Keep the camera continuously aimed at the knot until it's finished, so we viewers can follow along and keep track. It's really hard to follow along and learn how to tie a knot when the camera keeps cutting away in the middle of the process. Also, please avoid camera angles where the demonstrator's hands block the view of the knot he's tying. Thank you.

[@paulyeluard2298]

Yes! Thank you

[@missionary20131]

These always form in my headphone cords.

[@Chazgd]

I wouldn’t recommend climbing off those pal

[@ciaraboyle30]

​@@Chazgdwhy not ?

[@JasonCone]

Thumbs up for the separate dressing step. That's often glossed over or ignored in videos demonstrating this knot.

[@CecilDSouza]

So well demonstrated. Thank you. Only some are gifted in explaining things so confidently and delivering with a tempo like a pro.

[@TripleTapHK]

Common misconception. The stopper knot used is actually a double overhand knot. A double fisherman's knot is used to join 2 ends of rope together and uses 2 double overhand knots.

[@Tappits84]

Its half a double fishermens knot

[@SkorpioX94]

@@Tappits84 so it's just a fisherman's knot then

[@TknJn]

​@@SkorpioX94 fraid not pal. a fisherman's bend double fisherman's bend triple fisherman's bend the half forms are all valid in their own right. half fisherman's is very similar to an overhand but it has the extra strand thru the middle.

[@Fogmeister]

One of the only videos with a correctly dressed figure 8. Thanks!

[@AdventuresInReach]

I've noticed the same. That's a pet peeve of mine.

[@dandiuszielth]

Appreciate this video. About a year ago, I stopped climbing and needed a review of how to tie this knot!

[@foxtrotnine2504]

I’ve never taken any rock climbing courses before but now that I’ve watched this video me and my bud will start our climb thanks for the tips!

[@Lucarius1]

Thanks, now I can practice for my second introduction course. I was rubbish with the second part of the first knot.

[@pjdourley4041]

I can't understand why the camera man keeps going longshot on the instructor instead of just keeping it on the knots

[@6Cyx]

seems there are two cameras. one on the outer body, and the other camera focused on the knot tying in itself. if anything, it's whoever edited the video.

[@rafaelcarneiro1107]

I agree. poorly edited.

[@saeedehabd9606]

same here

[@saeedehabd9606]

I think even the camera flips too much

[@gamergoat2244]

X you bh

[@mountainghoul13]

Thank you! I took a break from my climbing team for almost a year, and I was worried about belaying my partner again. Thank you! 😆

[@elidotson461]

Lol totally happened to me

[@andrewwootten818]

Sent here from Reddit to learn to tie a knot for magnet fishing. Great video!

[@natealexander73]

Thank you! I'm not the best knot tie-er but this helped!

[@MrStarman926]

Great 8, mate. I rate it 8/8

[@thisisretropete]

Funny how I’ve done this many time’s climbing but due to covid I forgot and had to remember again this was useful in 2022!

[@x_isaka]

exactly...

[@flyingfin75]

OKAY BRO. I HAVN'T TIED ONE OF THESE IN TWO YEARS SO WATCH ME VERY CAREFULLY....i say to my belay partner.

[@Arehanduh]

Helped me with my cadets program. Thanks!

[@throughmylens5582]

One of the best videos on knot.

[@travisbarnes6132]

best video ever within first 60 seconds, auto like and subscribed

[@youtubefan2132]

He's a rock climbing expert and his names cliff BRILLIANT 😂

[@AstronomyWales]

Nominative determinism. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nominative_determinism

[@mushymonster132]

Thanks man this helped with my climbing assessment

[@PeterSodhi]

Ok this is freaking awesome!!! 5* bud you nailed it.

[@abhachhabra2762]

It is a very nice video. Please discuss other knots too.

[@GameGuide2020]

Fantastic instructions

[@gerrygianan2269]

Good job. Thorough and clear instruction. Thank you!

[@PureVikingPowers]

Thanks bro i used another DIY video about knots and fell, this one seem to be by a professional

[@lloydwhite3198]

Great video. Thanks and Godspeed. Stay safe.

[@SuperSeancurtis]

1:39 guys face in the back

[@sam55246]

hahahah

[@amonguspurple9187]

Sam agreed

[@howardliu663]

He is the king of climbing in that gym.

[@Super0062]

Good, clear instructions with great video!

[@randomjunk4798]

this is relly helpfull for my pe homework thx ;)

[@curtisjordan9210]

is the double fisherman's knot necessary? from my research the figure 8 is all you need, and a stopper knot is ill advised. Thoughts?

[@shoestringfarm]

Excellent, thank you.

[@gargamel6480]

Thanks man, you helped me rly much 😀

[@blessedarmadillo8257]

Is there an optimal distance that the completed figure 8 should be from the harness?

[@AdventuresInReach]

Good question. The distance from the harness or "gain" doesn't matter in terms of safety in holding power. It matters more because if it's too long it can hit you in the face, or potentially have a bigger loop that can get caught on things. If it's too short it can, in theory, exert more force on the rope from multiple angles of pull...although this isn't a big concern with only one person's weight. If you tie the loop to be roughly 2-4 inches long, you should be good. BTW, I've been doing high angle rescue for 6 years, climb, and recently started an adventure channel.

[@H1Hummer]

Thanks was a great video easy to follow along. 👍👍

[@windyminute]

Great little vid

[@vanessamigliacci3823]

Super useful! Thank you!

[@007Tenalirama]

So Simple - Thank you

[@iggsterify]

That backup knot is just a single fisherman’s knot though, or a double overhand. A double fisher makes a loop out of the rope and you use it for Prussic knots. Great vid though

[@0003draco]

This was helpful. Thanks

[@javiermercado6960]

Y'all crazy for the thumbs down

[@angelalana5560]

Thank you!

[@MattCookOregon]

Is the fishermans important? Do many people climb with just the single figure 8?

[@cragbum87]

Nope. the fisherman's (it's actually called an double overhand knot) is redundant since the figure 8 follow through is a self tightening knot as it is loaded. However, the figure 8 follow through does require 6 to 12'ish inches (15 to 30 cm) of rope "tail" (working end) in order to make sure there is enough rope to ensure it can never slip through the knot. If you have more than that, you risk getting whipped with the working end and you should either retie the knot to the proper length or in the case that it is just a reasonable amount extra, tie the working end to the climbers end with either a fisherman's or double O'hand (overhand) stopper as a clean safety. On the other hand, the single fisherman's or the double O'hand stopper (a bit more secure) is absolutely required if you're using the bowline but it is not recommended for beginner climbers as it is not a self tightening knot. However, it can be easily untied after being weighted, so the advantage being on projects where you are falling a lot and are pumped, the system is easily undone at the end.

[@EleniLixourioti]

Evan Kennedy "nope"? There's nothing fundamentally different to what we both said, you just offered more detail. Also I quoted "fisherman's" because it's not really it, but some people definitely do call it that and this isn't really what mattered in the question context. The person asking is probably a beginner, many coaches will tell beginners to always do it because it's a great habit, even if they could probably survive without it with a fig8 (probably as untying is still a tiny tiny possibility before enough load is applied unless you have a huge annoying tail, not to mention that no matter how rare it is people have occasionally fcked up the fig8 without anyone noticing). Context is king, this isn't about practicing falls.

[@cragbum87]

Eleni Lixourioti Edit: Sorry Eleni, for some reason your initial comment wasn't showing up for me. All I saw was Matt's question with no responses. Please disregard the follow up I initially wrote. Initial reply: I was replying to Matt. I'm not seeing any reply to him from you, prior to the comment I made. That aside, I answered Matt's question to the best of my knowledge. Im getting the impression you disagree with something I said but I'm not clear on exactly what you disagree with.

[@EleniLixourioti]

Evan Kennedy aah, oh no I don't disagree, your answer offers a good amount of extra detail, I thought you were answering to me for lacking that detail and tried to defend my less detailed answer (probably too early in the morning for me!). Fail 🙃

[@brentogle7593]

What is the benefit of tying a figure 8 knot as opposed to a bowline? I tie a bowline every time I rigg, this is common practice for stage rigging but I'm wondering what difference a figure 8 would have when tying in for climbing? Thanks!

[@ZolaMagic25]

I've never had a bowline come apart when climbing. Also easier to untie.

[@TripleTapHK]

The main reason the figure 8 is used over a bowline it that a figure 8 is self tightening and a bowline is not. This is also a disadvantage for the figure 8 as it's harder to get undone, especially after a fall. The bowline is perfectly reliable but you absolutely have to use a stopper since it can come undone when no weight is on it.

[@AdventuresInReach]

Good question. I've been involved in rescue including high angle rope rescue for 6+ years, and climbing for 20+. Figure 8's are easily recognizable, don't require a safety, and are much harder to mess up. They are a better knot for beginners. Bowlines have more variations and can be less recognizable and therefore easier to mess up, do require a safety is this application, and are generally considered a more advanced family of knots when used in life support.

The stopper knot should be sitting right down on the fight 8. Space between then makes the stopper redundant.

[@TripleTapHK]

Having space in between them is perfectly fine, as long as the tail can't travel back through the figure 8.

[@Whoopwhoopwhoop]

I followed all the instructions but I still died

[@AK11644]

Eh? Lol, it’s better to see it in real life.

[@howardliu663]

R.I.P

[@daddydojang]

Atta boy! Head of the class.

[@rorypd]

To get in to our scout patrol you have to learn this knot

[@mariathesweetie]

oh my gosh this helped me so much !!

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

FYI it's not a fisherman's knot its a "Double overhand" knot.

[@TripleTapHK]

Yes!

[@ananda_miaoyin]

Belayer - "I am so going to drop this dude."

[@randomname2805]

Alright I’m ready for El Cap now

[@danthony246]

Thanks for sharing.

[@mytuberforyou]

Not to be overly pedantic, but when referring to knots, a loop in the rope is called a BIGHT not a "bite"- they are homophones.

[@YManCyberDude]

What does the Roman Numeral version of this knot look like ?

[@lilianalopez1329]

I listened to this without sound.....I did Learn.

[@cpt.dr.hawkeye1740]

I do this all the time with my muscle memory!

[@luisrodriguez2030]

GOOD JOB

[@PilgrimPassinThru]

Very easy to follow and idiot proof! thank you !

[@vykuntamdosa7875]

Easy way thank you

[@cherrymariam4914]

Thanks !

[@nyshortfilms]

the shot on 2:03 is too confusing. it switched sides. probly the person who shot this video doesn't really know how to do the knot so he/she doesnt know how to shoot it correctly.

[@highlandervalasik9274]

Don't see what this knot would be used for. Help pls

[@mineadventures7938]

Go slower brother, I ain't never tied a knot before.

[@rocky97956]

Good videos

The stopper knot isn't close enough to the fig 8. It should be right on it.

[@somthingiwontforget]

Perfect!

[@Blix11]

Gonna tie my hammock. Lets get this right.

[@Azarie03]

Sweet! I just made you some money by accidentally clicking on the ad. :)

[@opplez1159]

AMG actually you made them money as soon as you clicked the video. The ads pay them just for being there

[@firstlast493]

При таком способе первая восьмёрка всегда получается перекрученная и её приходится расправлять.

[@zswrestler1401]

Safety knot does nothing but get extra rope out of the way. Have you ever seen an 8 blow out? The rope will slide right through the safety knot with a blow out. The odds of that happening are very slim though.

[@gigglysamentz2021]

Isn't that called a fisherman rather than a double fisherman ? The latter would be used to make a loop out of a piece of rope.

[@cragbum87]

The knot he tied is called a double O'hand (overhand) stopper. If you use two double O'hand stoppers to make a loop or join two ropes, you get a double fisherman's.

[@gigglysamentz2021]

Thanks !

[@TripleTapHK]

@Evan Kennedy Yes! Someone else knows!

[@rusttyballs3332]

The figure 8 knot is made of two half hitches

[@WillyEast]

Decent beginning but the camera lost position midway through

[@jackhenry7061]

Is the second one called the clove hitch

[@zzzzzz...9902]

It's called the fishermens knot. Did you watch the video?

[@laurenjohnson7613]

yeah it is. we do these at our scout group and it is just a different name

[@gigglysamentz2021]

+jack henry In climbing a clove hitch is a different kind of knot you do without using an end of the rope, and can be clipped into a screwgate

[@TripleTapHK]

The second knot is actually a double overhand knot. A clove hitch is completely different. A double fisherman's like the guy called it is actually 2 double overhand knots used to join two ends of rope.

[@Balgore8]

Lets just keep cutting the camera away immediately when he starts actually tying the knots. Very helpful *SARCASM*

[@owen-jj8oj]

Wow,I already got lost at 0:42

[@benevolution1338]

The only way I could see that last knot being of value is if a mistake was made in the first. There is no way a proper figure 8 is going to come out. Hell, it's difficult to get out even when you want it to

[@PwrTrumper]

Don't release the bite in the rope until the end is all the way through

[@savchenkoto2667]

Why no one explains how to untie it?

[@thefailofanx9852]

Vet helpful

[@waheedahkhan9168]

Very important👩‍🏫😌😌😏

[@zraybroske2416]

Figure 8 tied correctly doesn’t need a back up.

[@Lowlitstudio]

Could you add another cool layer of music? We need to double up on that amazing soundtrack. More canned music please. We can’t get enough canned music.

[@WyWy0207]

If you cannot understand this video. Then you should go free climbing Dan Osman style (R.I.P love you dude you are a legend) ..... Or not climb or mountaineer at all.

[@gwhh3142]

how do you tie a bunch of knots in a length a rope spaced every foot a part or so. so you can climb it, like they do in the movies!

[@veider0159]

There any single video that show how to make de knot, everybody cover the view with their hands….

[@catify7704]

😱 l can't do this aaaaaaa

[@waheedahkhan9168]

If I go just sorry party to get you're tired or web say👍

[@jamiewatson7380]

you don't need to back up a figure 8 follow through, it is already redundant.

[@quinntan4475]

thnx because i was making meh scout things

[@crimpsadd2477]

I don’t like the way he does this it looks right but it doesn’t look like he does it right but it will work

[@keithtetz233]

4 gang

[@guillaumefortinmoquin2875]

The way he is doing the knot doesn't make the strongest knot possible, just saying

[@TripleTapHK]

Oh? Do tell.

[@jennieross6685]

Interesting to know just in case of an emergency in the future. It is better to know survival techniques and not need them than to need survival techniques and not know them.

[@albertquestionmark2790]

For what would you use this knot if you dont have belayer, belay device and equipment to clip into?

[@ThutaKSoe]

I sill died too

[@jones1749]

I'd rather knot do this....

[@dexterousmuffin]

Say knot one more time

[@AdventuresInReach]

A knot not neat need not be knotted...

[@ProximaCentairi24]

Too fast for me....please go slower

[@charlesfrank8495]

Hey peeps