Directional figure eight

{{Short description|Type of knot}}

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| name=Directional figure eight

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| names= Inline figure-eight loop

| type= loop

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| abok_number= #1058

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| footer = The directional figure eight should be tied in one way or the other depending on which way the loop will be loaded.

| image1 = Directional figure 8 knot.svg

| alt1 = Directional figure eight loop up

| caption1 = Loop up

| image2 = Directional figure 8 knot Loop Down.svg

| alt2 = Directional figure eight loop down

| caption2 = Loop down

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The directional figure eight (a.k.a. inline figure-eight loop) is a loop knot. It is a knot that can be made on the bight. The loop must only be loaded in the correct direction or the knot may fail. It is useful on a hauling line to create loops that can be used as handholds. It also provides a place to attach a Z-Drag to the line when prusiks are unavailable.