Webbing, Family of Figure Eights, and more.

In the family of figure eights there is the figure eight, figure eight on a bite, double loop figure eight and the follow through figure eight. The Figure Eight is used for a stopper knot at the end of you rappelling line so when you get to the end you don’t fall off. Also used as the beginning of the follow through figure eight. The Figure Eight on a bite and the follow through figure eight forms a loop for an anchor. Last of all the Double loop figure eight forms an loop for an anchor and is the strongest knot to form a loop. It is used for all anchors.

For rappelling we use a 1" webbing that is used for anchoring, harnesses, and typing patient in a stretcher. For the harness you use it to strap your legs into the belt. The knot for webbing is the Water Knot.

One of the last primary knots is the Double Fisherman's knot and the Prusik knot. The Double Fisherman's knot is used to tie the ends of the rope and make it into the loop forming a Prusik knot. The Prusik know is then used to be a brake for the belay line or tag line. The are most of the knots.