How to Tie a Rethreaded Figure of 8 Climbing Knot

Steps

Make a loop in the rope with about five feet (1.5 meters) of working end.

Go over the long end and through the hole.

Put the working end through your harness.

Take the working end and follow the knot back around, retracing the original figure-of-eight knot end (varies by person and rope diameter).

Double over the section of rope.

While holding the section together, use that section to create a loop.

With the end of the loop created by the bend of where the rope was doubled over, go around the new loop and through it.

Pull tight, and dress the knot!

Be sure to leave enough room for a tail to create the safety knot.

Before You Climb

Dress the knot. Make sure that the rope is not twisted in any place in the knot.

Have your belayer check the knot before you climb. You should also check his or her set-up for extra safety.