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Bachmann Knot

Used by climbers to ascend a
fixed rope.
Grips the rope tightly when loaded.
Strain should only be applied to the
sling, not the carabiner.
Use the carabiner to move up
and down the rope when there
is no strain on the sling.

FORM A SLING WITH A DOUBLE FISHERMAN’S KNOT (»pp.160–63)

Place in
carabiner

Move up