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Keywords: Rappel, Belay, Tying, Climber, Harness

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Metal rappelling/belaying device shaped like an 8.

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Climbing knot woven in the shape of the number 8, typically used for tying the climbing rope to the climber's harness. Also, the name of a belay/rappel device with the same shape.

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A belay/rappel device with a figure 8 shape. Also a knot used typically for tying the climbing rope to the climber's harness.

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One of the more common knots utilized in search and rescue operations, especially within the high angle/rappelling unit.

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A common rappel / belay device shaped like the number "8".

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