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Climbing Knots

The climbing knots you need to know for safe climbing, with clear step-by-step photographs to learn how to tie the knots correctly. Knots include the Figure-8 Follow-Through, Clove Hitch, and Double Fisherman's Knot.
Knots for Climbing
All about knots for climbing, including the best knots for climbing; knot strength; and how to tie and untie knots.
The 6 Most Important Knots
You need to know these 6 knots to go rock climbing safely--Figure-8 Follow-Through Knot, Clove Hitch, Figure-8-on-a-Bight, Double Fisherman's Knot, Prusik Loop, and Münter Hitch.
4 Knots for Rappelling
If you're out climbing and need to rappel off the cliff, here are the four best knots to tie your climbing ropes together.
How to Tie and Untie Knots
How to tie and untie climbing knots.
How to Tie a Figure-8 Follow-Through Knot
How to tie a Figure-8 Follow-Through knot, the best knot for tying into a climbing rope.
Double Figure-8 Fisherman’s Knot
The Double Figure-8 Fisherman’s Knot is the best and strongest knot to tie 2 ropes together.
Double Fisherman’s Knot
A Double Fisherman’s Knot is a good rock climbing knot used for tying two ropes together for rappelling.
Double Overhand Knot
A Double Overhand Knot is used to tie 2 ropes together for rappelling.
Figure-8-on-a-Bight Knot
The Figure-8-on-a-Bight Knot is a very secure knot used to tie a climber to an anchor.
Square Fisherman’s Knot
The Square Fisherman’s Knot is used to tie two ropes together for rappelling.
Animated Knots by Grog
Check out how to tie 17 common climbing knots.

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