| Double figure-eight loop | |
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| Names | Double figure-eight loop, double Flemish loop, bunny ears |
| Category | Loop |
| Related | Figure-eight loop |
| Typical use | climbing, equalizing anchors |
| ABoK | #1085 |
A double figure-eight loop, (also known as a bunny ears, or a dog eared loop) is a type of knot that forms two parallel loops, and resembles the figure-eight loop.[1]
It is frequently used in climbing and caving as an easily untie-able knot that is capable of being attached to two bolts and equalised.[2]
A variation of this knot exists, known as the double figure-eight follow through that creates another loop below the bulk of the knot, a feature that is useful for clipping safety ropes into.[3]
- ^ Ashley, Clifford W. (1944), The Ashley Book of Knots, New York: Doubleday, p. 197, ISBN 978-0-385-04025-9
- ^ "Bunny Ears: The Best Multi-pitch Climbing Knot You've Never Heard of". Retrieved 2015-04-24.
- ^ "Double Figure-8". www.utgrotto.org. Retrieved 2015-04-24.