| Munter hitch/1/en |
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| Other names | HMS, HMS knot, Munter |
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| Use(s) | Belaying, rescue techniques |
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| Pros | Fast and simple, requires only an HMS carabiner, works at any angle, allows smooth lowering of a second climber |
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| Cons | Causes rope abrasion, prone to rope tangling, no braking assistance |
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| Category | Hitch |
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