Garda hitch
| Garda hitch | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Use(s) | (self-)rescue techniques, material hauling |
| Pros | Fast, simple, just two carabiners needed |
| Cons | It goes only one-way and its almost impossible to release when loaded, can slip in specific cases |
| Category | Hitch |
| Strength | TODO |
Garda hitch is one of the elementary hitches for creavase self-rescue. It is very versatile hitch, yet its application scope is limited by its unidirectional nature and possible safety issues in some cases.
Tying
TODO
Steps description: TODO
Slippage
TODO