Page 205 - Knack Knots You Need
P. 205
PrUSIK KnOt
A friction knot used for ascending a rope.
As with the klemheist knot (see page 101), the Prusik heavy weight. But it can be broken free by loosening the
slides up the rope when unloaded but grips the rope “tongue” (center loop) first. This knot is a better choice for
firmly when loaded. A big difference, however, is in the new, wet, or otherwise slippery rope.
fact that the Prusik grips the rope better, so much so that The word prusik may be used to refer not only to the
it may be difficult to break free after being loaded with a knot but also to the loop of cord in which the knot is tied
Prusik Knot: Step 1 Prusik Knot: Step 2
KnOtS YOU need: CLIMBInG KnOtS
Tie a loop in a cord of significantly smaller Girth hitch (see page 98) the loop to the main
diameter than the main rope. rope, keeping the hitch loose.
gReeN light
This knot might be used in camping for such tasks
as hanging bags on ropes suspended vertically to
keep the bags out of animal reach.
102
