Climbing

Climbers often depend on a partner for safety. This partner, who controls the other end of the climber's rope, is tasked with belaying. This belayer ensures that the climber's rope is drawn taut...

Though some rock climbers employ what is called a bowline knot when tying the climbing rope to a harness, the majority of experts and professionals recommend beginners learn and utilize the very...

Learn how to tie a running figure eight - free video.

Learn how to tie a triple figure eight - free video.

A re-threaded figure eight, or figure eight follow through, is a very commonly used tie-in knot in rock climbing. Though it has its draw backs (mainly just getting it untied after a strenuous...

The rewoven figure 8 knot is specifically used in rock climbing to tie a rope to a harness. There are other knots that may be used for this purpose but the rewoven figure 8 has the advantage of...

A directional figure-of-eight loop is used for climbing. It's a load-bearing knot that is created so that the load can be carried parallel to the rope. Directional figure eight knots are tied to a...

For a safe and secure knot - and trust us, you want a safe and secure knot - follow these steps.