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Figure-eight stopper

Technical visualFigure-eight stopper
Figure-eight stopperThree visual stages: pass the working end over the standing part, take it around behind and across the front, then pass it through the first loop and dress a clear figure-eight.123over standing partaround + acrossthrough loop + set
Figure-eight stopperThree visual stages: pass the working end over the standing part, take it around behind and across the front, then pass it through the first loop and dress a clear figure-eight.1over standing part2around + across3through loop + set
A stopper knot is not a substitute for a proper load-bearing attachment.

Use

Prevents a line end from running through a block, fairlead or opening.

Sequence

Pass the working end over the standing part.

Take it around behind.

Bring it across the front.

Pass it down through the first loop.

Dress into a clear figure-eight.

Set.

Limitation

A stopper knot is not a substitute for a proper load-bearing attachment.

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