How to Tie the Figure 8 Knot for Rock Climbing

On Belay. Climbing. Climb On! Rock climbing is an exhilarating sport, full of danger, thrills, and the overwhelming feeling of victory having climbed up a cliff face. Rock climbing is also physically and mentally demanding, combining the need for great physical endurance, nerves of steel, a high strength to weight ratio, and the ability to "read" the wall and choose the best route to climb. Although anyone can go to a climbing wall and figure how to climb around on it, there are essential beginner rock climbing tips and precautions that you should learn before attempting to climb. If you would like to learn how to rock climb, learn for free from our expert rock climbing instructor.

In this free online video series, learn from expert rock climber Brandon Huff, as he demonstrates beginner rock climbing techniques, on a climbing wall, and teaches beginner rock climbing lessons. Learn how to tie a figure 8 knot, how to tie a fisherman's knot, how to belay, how to climb a route, how to perform the step through climbing technique, how to boulder, how to find the right rock climbing shoe, how to perform the undercling rock climbing technique, and how to put on a rock climbing harness correctly.

"Hi! My name is Brandon. I'm with expertvillage.com, and today I”m going to show you how to rock climb. The first step to getting on the wall is to tie in. When you approach the wall, look up, separate the ropes and grab the rope closest the wall. This is going to be the climber's rope. Next, grab the very end of that rope in your right hand. Pull an arm's span of slack through. Next step, make a pinch in the rope with the end of the rope on the right side and drop it from your right hand. Double check to make certain that the end of the rope is in the right side of the loop, wrap the rope clock wise around the loop. Take the very end of the rope, pass it to the front of the loop, pull through. When you pull the knot tight, it should come out looking like an 8. This called the figure 8 knot. What you're going to do next is retrace this knot to your harness tying yourself in."