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'''Comments:''' The [[double bowline]] accomplishes the same task, can be tied faster, and does not jam. However, the double bowline has closely related knots that can [[capsize]], so many climbers prefer the figure-of-eight as it is less likely to be mistied. <BR> | '''Comments:''' The [[double bowline]] accomplishes the same task, can be tied faster, and does not jam. However, the double bowline has closely related knots that can [[capsize]], so many climbers prefer the figure-of-eight as it is less likely to be mistied. <BR> | ||
'''Structure:''' | '''Structure:''' Topologically identical to the [[figure-of-eight loop]], it differs only in the manner of tying. <BR> | ||
'''Tying:''' Tie a [[figure-of-eight knot]] loosely, pass the [[working end]] around the object being tied, then reweave the working end back through the knot. <BR> | '''Tying:''' Tie a [[figure-of-eight knot]] loosely, pass the [[working end]] around the object being tied, then reweave the working end back through the knot. <BR> | ||
