1/28/2024 0 Comments Climbing knotes![]() ![]() When mastered, the Autobloc allows you to rappel faster than without it because the heat of friction is absorbed by the cord, not your hand. Animated Lessonīachmann Yet another rope-gripping hitch that uses a carabiner, which makes it easier to release/slide when you want to move it.Īutobloc My favorite rope-gripping hitch for backing up a rappel. Klemheist Another rope-gripping hitch that is a little easier to release/slide than the Prusik. The Prusik can be difficult to release and move after being loaded, which is why the below hitches may be preferable, depending on your application. Prusik The most famous and strongest-holding rope gripping hitch. Tensionless Hitch Nice method of attaching static line to a tree without using an intermediary sling or webbing. Münter-Mule-Overhand Knot This knot allows you to tie-off your Münter Hitch to "fix" or isolate the line. This hitch is not often used in bottom-managed top-rope scenarios, as the Munter Hitch tends to twist up climbing ropes, but the Münter is common in multi-pitch guiding situations and well-managed rappelling classes for beginners. A must-know knot for the inevitable day you misplace/drop/forget your belay device and need a simple, elegant back-up solution. Münter Hitch Great tension hitch for belaying and rappelling. Animated Lesson Advanced Knots for Rescue and Rigging Creates a strong, fast fixed point that can be adjusted easily. Animated LessonĬlove Hitch Essential anchoring knot. Animated Lessonĭaisy Chain or Electrician's Braid Common way to braid webbing or rope so it stays organized, unknotted, and easy to carry. Can be used to create a loop of webbing or extend a linear piece of webbing by adding another. Water Knot (webbing) Best knot for connecting two ends of webbing. There is nothing deadly about this knot, despite the egregious nomenclature, though it is important to leave long tails in case the knot inverts/flips. rappelling situation) or creating a circular cordelette in a rope or smaller cord. Used for connecting two ropes to create a longer one (e.g. Animated Lessonįlat Overhand (aka European Death Knot) Simple, elegant knot for tying two ropes ends together. Good knot for creating safety clip-in points while setting anchors. Animated LessonĪlpine Butterfly Creates an in-line attachment point in a weight-bearing line. Experienced climbers use the bowline as their tie-in knot because it's easy to untie even after taking many falls. More difficult than most knots here to identify when tied incorrectly. Easy to untie, even after holding a heavy load. Take care to "close the system" by making sure the single loop cannot back-out of the knot.īowline Connects a rope around a tree, boulder, or other immovable, un-openable object. Tie an overhand or an eight, and you'll have one end with double loops the other end has a single loop sticking out of it, plus two single strands. ![]() In the end, you should have four strands of rope. Overhand on a Bight Key knot in both webbing and rope that creates an attachment point for a carabiner.įigure Eight on a Bight Similar to the Overhand on a Bight, this knot creates a beefier connection point that is easier to untie after being pulled tight while holding a heavy load.įigure Eight Double Loop (aka Super Eight, Hungry Eight or Bunny-Ears Eight) A variation on the Figure Eight on a Bight that has doubled ropes at the attachment point, enabling connection to two different primary anchors/carabiners.īHK Knot (aka Master Point knot) The “Big Honking Knot” can be either an overhand or a figure eight tied on a doubled bight, meaning you first make a long, single bight, then fold THAT bight over again to make another bight of the first bight. If you say to most people, "Put a knot in this rope," this knot is what they will typically tie. Overhand Knot Another foundational knot (like the Figure Eight) that helps you build other knots. Intermediate Knots for Building Climbing Anchors
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