I didn't hear him mention it, but if you've ever actually used proper knot-tying in lifting or securing, you know that the overhand knot can and will slip, sometimes tightening the eye down to bind on your connection. The figure 8 will not slide like this, and is generally, a much better eye-forming knot to use in-line.
I don't understand what specific application you're referring to, but when I want a knot in the middle of a line that can take a load while minimally compromising the strength of the line, I use a butterfly instead of a figure 8. You can also use a directional 8, though as some people have pointed out, my video of a directional 8 is not quite right (a slight variation makes it significantly stronger).
Very nice. You will tighten this knot better if you hold the body of the knot and pull on each individual strand. Also, while I was also taught the importance of dressing this knot, recent PCIA guide training instructs not to waste time dressing this knot- it has been pull tested and found to be as strong or stronger with crossed strands.
Thanks for posting the simplest to follow instructions for this knot that I've seen anywhere.
Very simple to follow instruction. Far better than other howtos I've seen! Thanks
A very easy knot but quite the best instructions and illustrations that I have ever seen
THANK YOU! I was learning this for sailing and the cards given were complicated as hell!!
That was so easily explained. Thanks
Thanks for a short and simple video just easy to remember now 👍🏻
good videos for learning
Thanks for the sort and essay to follow video 👍🏻
Great demonstration-Thanks
I didn't hear him mention it, but if you've ever actually used proper knot-tying in lifting or securing, you know that the overhand knot can and will slip, sometimes tightening the eye down to bind on your connection. The figure 8 will not slide like this, and is generally, a much better eye-forming knot to use in-line.
Can this be used to put a thimble in the middle of an anchor line for adding a shock line? Thanks
I don't understand what specific application you're referring to, but when I want a knot in the middle of a line that can take a load while minimally compromising the strength of the line, I use a butterfly instead of a figure 8. You can also use a directional 8, though as some people have pointed out, my video of a directional 8 is not quite right (a slight variation makes it significantly stronger).
Very nice video.
Very nice. You will tighten this knot better if you hold the body of the knot and pull on each individual strand. Also, while I was also taught the importance of dressing this knot, recent PCIA guide training instructs not to waste time dressing this knot- it has been pull tested and found to be as strong or stronger with crossed strands.
like downvoted, why?
Why have people 'disliked' it? Who knows! TH-camrs are a very opinionated set of people. I'm just happy for the videos to be of service ;)
Anyone here cuz the outdoor ed teacher sent u this?