Clove hitch: Difference between revisions
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| image = File: clove.jpg | | image = File: clove.jpg | ||
| pros = Fast, simple, robust, easily adjustable | | pros = Fast, simple, robust, easily adjustable | ||
| cons = In specific cases the hitch might get stuck | | cons = In specific cases the hitch might get stuck. It is prone to slip slightly under higher loads. Due to the chance of slippage, it is strongly recommended to back it up in critical applications. | ||
| uses = [[Anchor#Buidling_sport_anchors|Anchor building]], (self-)attaching | | uses = [[Anchor#Buidling_sport_anchors|Anchor building]], (self-)attaching to an anchor, belay station offsetting and more | ||
| category = Hitch | | category = Hitch | ||
| strength = polyamid ~50-60%, 6mm aramid ~35% | | strength = Breaks: polyamid ~50-60%, 6mm aramid ~35%. Can slip at lower loads in some cases.<ref name=Edelrid2020>{{cite web | url=https://edelrid.com/eu-en/knowledge/knowledge-base/strength-reduction-of-textile-materials-by-knots | title=Strength reduction of textile materials by knots | publisher=EDELRID GmbH & Co. KG | author=EDELRID Team | date=20 October 2020 | website=edelrid | access-date=10 August 2025}}</ref> | ||
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'''Clove hitch''' is an essential knot used for its adjustability and reliability. It is employed for instance in [[Anchor#Buidling_sport_anchors|anchor building]], offsetting a belay station for | '''Clove hitch''' is an essential knot used for its adjustability and reliability. It is employed for instance in [[Anchor#Buidling_sport_anchors|anchor building]], offsetting a belay station for belaying of the second climber, and for self-attaching to the anchor point with a rope. | ||
== Tying == | == Tying == | ||
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|Form a hitch by | |Form a hitch by moving the right loop over the left one without any rotation (3) | ||
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| | |Tighten the knot by sequentially pulling the rope ends (5,6) and lock the gate (7) | ||
|File: clove_final.png | |File: clove_final.png | ||
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When tying and inspect the knot, make sure that the rope ends come out of the knot in the opposite directions | When tying and inspect the knot, make sure that the rope ends come out of the knot in the opposite directions from inside of the loop under the carabiner. | ||
=== One-hand method === | === One-hand method === | ||
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|File: clove_onehand_456.png | |File: clove_onehand_456.png | ||
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| | |Tighten the knot by sequentially pulling the rope ends (4,5), and lock the gate (6) | ||
|File: clove_onehand_7.png | |File: clove_onehand_7.png | ||
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== Quick repositioning == | == Quick repositioning == | ||
One of the strongest points of the clove hitch is that it can be quickly repositioned without cancelling the setup, or opening the carabiner on which it is tied | One of the strongest points of the clove hitch is that it can be quickly repositioned without cancelling the setup, or opening the carabiner on which it is tied.<ref>Clove hitch repositioning starts at 7 minutes 10 seconds: {{Cite AV media | first1=Alice | last1=Kerr | date=19 July 2022 | title=Learning to Trad Climb: Part 3 - How to build a belay | url=https://youtu.be/-r9TK6pb9KE?t=430 | publisher=DMM Wales | access-date=28 September 2025}}</ref> | ||
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