Prusik Knot
The
prusik knot
or
prusik hitch
is a friction hitch
knot
most commonly used by
climbers
for ascending. It can also be used to hold
cylindrical
objects. Rescue teams such as
Swiftwater rescue
use a prusik knot hitch as a 'pulley tender' knot, to hold a line taut while tensioning a
highline
for a
Tyrolean traverse
or for use in
boat-on-tether
or similar rescue operations.
External links
http://www.chockstone.org/TechTips/Prusik.htm
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