How To Tie The Double Figure 8 Loop (Bunny Ears)

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8 жыл бұрын

Knot tying video tutorial. Learn how to make a double figure eight loop. Easy step by step instructions in this guide.
The double figure eight loop is knot number 1085 in the Ashley book of knots. It is used in climbing and industrial rope access to clip into anchors.
Uses: anchoring knot, improvised seat, foot loops
Advantages: Stable and secure knot
Disadvantages: Uses a lot of rope. Bulky knot.
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@IntakeBliss Жыл бұрын

7 years old and still very helpful. Just started route setting and was struggling hard because each person had a different way of doing this. Your way is the easiest and clearest that ive been shown. Thank you!

@DoglinsShadow Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thanks for sharing! Good on you for emphasizing that the bunny ear part has to end up ON TOP and NOT at the bottom of those 2 lines. I've heard it's very important because it can be dangerous at the bottom with the way that it affects the knot and moves things around. Thanks for sharing the great refresher!

@andrewdineen2387 6 жыл бұрын

Only person I have seen explain the importance of placing the strand at the top of the knot... about time somebody dressed it properly!! Nice work ;)

@jakubpukovec7755 5 жыл бұрын

Yes and this is extremely important, otherwise when one anchor point breaks, that loop will disappear and the rope can get burned.

@user-jq1np1hu5e 6 ай бұрын

Very good explanation - step by step with all details. Thanks ❤

@Ironic_Ore 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and great explanation! I do industrial SPRAT and had to rig something today and really needed this but had to use some alpine butterfly's instead.

@BushCampingTools 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Every caver should know how to tie this!

@tonkashouse 7 жыл бұрын

THANKS! I couldn't remember exactly how to do this knot.

@acyutanandadas1326 8 жыл бұрын

I have found that this and the Spanish Bowline the loops slip. In a rescue video it was mentioned that a victim must grab BOTH loops or put both feet into the loops. I've been following your videos for a year now and they are the BEST

@MichaelBurnsGuitar Жыл бұрын

Great succinct demonstration. Got it down pat. Thanks!

@jjjvclub 8 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your knot videos. Very well done and easy to follow. Thanks for sharing!

@jakubpukovec7755 5 жыл бұрын

Nice explanation. Also when the loop is accidentally put to the bottom of the knot instead of the top, both anchor loops can relatively easily slide so in case one anchor point gets broken accidentally, that loop will be completely shrink under the load and the second loop (in the good anchor point) will be prolonged. This might damage or melt down the rope heavily in the extreme case.

@513KennyG 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! Best one I found on the bunny ears

@Death2Weebs 2 жыл бұрын

I always tie mine with triple loop at bottom. Thanks for this video

@johngo6283 7 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video, thanks for posting. Thanks for keeping it short and sweet. Appreciate the extra tip about properly dressing the knot. As some climbers like to say, "A not neat knot need not be knotted."

@Wa3ypx 6 жыл бұрын

If you cant tie a knot tie alot

@woodswalker64 8 жыл бұрын

Interesting knot, thanks!

@joshstagg148 2 жыл бұрын

Straightforward and easy nice

@MrJbaker020 3 жыл бұрын

EXCELLANT. That is toooo Cool.thanks for teaching

@measpagnchaly6604 5 жыл бұрын

also good explaining how to master tying it much appreciated

@alexmetcalfe9341 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one dude. Simple and easy to follow.

@mba2ceo 3 жыл бұрын

nice job !!!

@CougarClan 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@jamesanderson6783 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your expertise in knot tying. What type of rope are you using in this video? I am having a difficult time finding the right rope in learning knot typing. Thsnks

@a2zautomasters862 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@theowace Жыл бұрын

Tyvm brother 🙏🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙💙

@jodelboy 8 жыл бұрын

Nice explanation why not to put it on the bottom. Makes sense

@measpagnchaly6604 5 жыл бұрын

my rope access teacher says it is better at the top so you can pull on it easy to make both ears exactly even

@Death2Weebs 2 жыл бұрын

*for expert use only

@taskmen6970 7 жыл бұрын

thank you.

@NudeyJoe 7 жыл бұрын

you're the first person, on KZfaq, that far I've seen to tie a figure 8/ bunny's ears and dress the knot properly. Frustrating to see people teach "how to" when they do not dress the knot properly. A badly dressed knot compromises the integrity of said knot

@ianbrown_777 7 жыл бұрын

That's very true about properly dressing a knot. This is the first I've heard of dressing the knot this way, despite knowing the knot very well. Never realised I was doing it wrong. The same can be said for the importance of properly tightening a knot too, in many cases. As an example, they say a properly dressed and tightened Figure 8 bend does not need stopping.