"Why Figure 8 knot is NOT hard to untie!"

Most climbers are using the figure 8 knot at the same time more experienced climbers often use the bowline as they say it is easier to untie after multiple falls. In the Hard is Easy 17 minutes video, Ben come to the conclusion that if you tighten your figure 8 knot correctly, there is never a problem untying it. This means you should tighten it as hard as possible before climbing. It is also better that the tie has no overlap and that your load line goes in the middle of the knot. Video explaining the best way to tie in with a figure 8.