Double Figure Eight (Bunny Ears)
The double figure eight, also known as the "Bunny Ears", is handy
when equalizing two anchor points using one rope. Follow these steps to tie the double figure
eight:
Step 1: Start with a figure eight on a bite in the end
of the rope. Use a generous bite, way more than pictured, leaving a large loop
of about four feet sticking out the top.
Step2: Feed this large loop
back into the figure eight.
Steps 3, 4 & 5: Continue feeding the
large loop through. Not too much though, so as to leave the twin
"ears" behind. They each need
to be roughly 18 inches or longer. Now
tuck the large loop upwards, under the knot and finally over and around the twin
"ears".
Steps 6 and 7: Pull the
"ears" tight, and clip a carabiner to each.
Step 8: Clip the two loops to the two side meter handles.
