The Double Figure Eight Loop ("Bunny Ears")

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How to tie the Double Figure Eight Loop ("Bunny Ears")

Make a long loop in the rope and form a figure of eight knot. Pass a bight of the loop through to for the figure of eight. Then pass the loop itself down, round, and over the whole knot. Pull it tight to lock the two loops.

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The Double Loop Figure 8

Structure: The The Double Figure Eight Loop (ABOK # 1085, p 197.) is based on the simple figure of eight stopper knot (picture on left). For photography, the two loops in the animation have been made small.

Uses: The two loops can be used as an improvised seat. It is also useful for equalizing the load on two anchors. In one top-roping technique, the loops are made very unequal. The much larger one is passed around both anchor points. The center of this loop is then secured with a carabiner to the small loop. During rappelling, this ensures a more even distribution of load between the two anchor points.

Stability: Compared to some of the other double loop knots, e.g., the French Bowline, the double loop figure of eight is stable, i.e., it is unlikely to slip so that one loop gets larger at the expense of the other loop.

Disclaimer: Any activity that involves ropes is potentially hazardous. Lives may be at risk - possibly your own. Considerable attention and effort have been made to ensure that these descriptions are accurate. However, many critical factors cannot be controlled, including: the choice of materials; the age, size, and condition of ropes; and the accuracy with which these descriptions have been followed. No responsibility is accepted for incidents arising from the use of this material.

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