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Garda KnOt

A ratcheting knot that employs two carabiners and is
useful in hauling.

The Garda knot ratchets, allowing the rope to pass Red light
through a pair of carabiners in one direction only. The two
carabiners should be the same size and shape, and they If the rope rides up onto the gates,
should not be locking carabiners since the locks prevent the Garda may come unclipped. This
them from pinching the rope firmly enough for the knot can be prevented by maintaining
to work. This knot might also be useful in camping. tension on the rope.

Garda Knot: Step 1 Garda Knot: Step 2

KnOtS YOU need: CLIMBInG KnOtS

Clip two carabiners into a sling, side by side, Pass the loop through the first carabiner only.
with the gates facing in the same direction. Slide the loop onto the spines of the carabin-
Pass the rope through both carabiners and ers, the sides opposite to the gates, before
form a loop, as shown in the photograph. loading the system.

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