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A three-wrap prusik.
Tests on various friction hitches reveal that the Klemheist Knot
prusik consistently has the most holding power This is another useful friction hitch that is quick
in a wide array of cord and rope combinations, and easy to tie and is a good choice as a rope-
so use the prusik in scenarios (like 3:1 raising sys- ascending knot if all you have available is a sling
tems) where it will be loaded with more than body rather than a piece of cord to tie a friction hitch.
weight. With cord, a 5mm- or 6mm-diameter soft nylon
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