Is your figure 8 knot going to kill you?
Will my figure 8 with a Yosemite finish kill me? Ring loading a figure 8 causes the knot to roll or capsize and while a standard figure 8 will just roll into another figure 8, the Yosemite finish gradually unties itself. But, is this really a concern? Ring loading is not that common of a use case. Rolling or capsizing occurs at low forces for loose knots. But, if you're going to clip your belay device to your figure 8, there's really no reason not to clip your belay loop at the same time.
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• Tie and Finish Your Figure 8 Properly
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https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/a-be...
• Why Figure 8 knot is NOT hard to untie!