Clove hitch
Clove hitch is an essential knot used in many occasions when semi-adjustable reliable knot is needed and thus finds its place in most of the knotting operations during climbing such as anchor building, offsetting belay station for the second climber, or self-attaching of the lead climber with a rope to the anchor point.
| Clove hitch | |
|---|---|
| Other names | HMS, HMS knot, munter |
| Use(s) | Belaying, rescue techniques |
| Pros | Fast, simple, just HMS carabiner needed |
| Cons | Rope abrasion, rope tangling, no braking assist |
| Category | Hitch |
Quick overview
Tying
Easy method
This method is very robust and suitable for learning how to tie the hitch.
One-hand method
Non-crucial, but handy once you have only one hand free.
Quick repositioning
One of the strongest points of the clove hitch is its quick repositioning.