Prusik knot: Difference between revisions

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'''Steps description''': Wrap an accessory cord around a rope as illustrated (1), do it two more times (2), pull the rest of the accessory cord loop to dress the prusik (3) and try if it blocks properly (4) and visually inspect if everything looks as it should (5).
'''Steps description''': Wrap an accessory cord around a rope as illustrated (1), do it two more times (2), pull the rest of the accessory cord loop to dress the prusik (3) and try if it blocks properly (4) and visually inspect if everything looks as it should (5). Generally speaking the more turns the prusik has, the more it blocks.


== Diameter recommendations ==
== Diameter recommendations ==