Prusik knot
| Prusik knot | |
|---|---|
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| Other names | Prusik, prusik hitch |
| Use(s) | abseiling, advanced rope techniques including (self-)rescue techniques |
| Pros | Fast, clean, just an accessory cord or a sling needed |
| Cons | Compared to traxion, tiblocs and such it is a bit tedious to get loosen in some cases and it must be moved actively |
| Category | Hitch |
| Strength | TODO |
Prusik knot (technically a hitch) is a very versatile hitch used in abseiling, pulley systems, prusiking up the ropes. In some of the applications it can be replaced by tibloc and various traxions and similar devices which provides improved comfort of use by unidirectionally moving seamlessly on the rope, yet providing the same stopping functionality as prusik.
Tying
TODO
Steps description: TODO