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figuuracht

Figuuracht is a Dutch ropework term referring to the figure-eight knot and its related forms. The simplest and most common variant is the figure-eight knot, also known as a stopper knot in English, which is used to prevent rope ends from unraveling or from slipping through holes, carabiners, or devices. The name comes from the knot’s distinctive eight-shaped appearance when tightened.

Description and tying method

To form a figure-eight stopper knot, a short tail is manipulated to create a loop, then the

Variants and uses

- Figure-eight stopper knot: a basic stopper that is easy to inspect and untie after loading, commonly

- Figure-eight bend: joins two ropes with a secure, relatively easy-to-inspect connection, preferred in some climbing and

- Figure-eight follow-through: used to tie a rope to a harness or anchor in climbing, allowing a

Properties and considerations

The figure-eight knot is valued for simplicity, reliability, and ease of inspection. It tends to be more

See also ropework, stopper knot, and climbing knots.

working
end
is
brought
around
the
standing
part
and
back
through
the
loop
to
produce
the
characteristic
eight
shape.
The
knot
is
tightened
to
secure
the
end.
A
typical
recommendation
is
to
leave
a
tail
length
of
two
rope
diameters
or
more
to
ensure
security.
The
figure-eight
family
also
includes
variations
such
as
the
figure-eight
bend,
used
to
join
two
ropes,
and
the
figure-eight
follow-through,
used
in
climbing
to
tie
the
rope
to
a
harness.
used
at
rope
ends
in
climbing
and
sailing.
rescue
scenarios.
secure,
releasable
connection
when
properly
dressed.
resistant
to
capsize
under
load
than
some
simple
overhand
variants,
but
it
is
less
compact
and
can
be
harder
to
untie
after
heavy
loading.
Proper
use
depends
on
context,
including
the
type
of
rope
and
the
required
strength
of
the
connection.