The prusik is widely used as an ascending knot. The
friction can be increased by adding a third turn. The prusik can cinch up
tightly and the friction can be somewhat difficult to break after a load
has been applied.
Step #1
Place a bight of the loop across the climbing rope.
Step #2
Wrap the loop behind the climbing rope and through
the bight.
Step #3
Continue wrapping the loop around the climbing rope.
Step #4
Wrap it behind the climbing rope again and through
the bight.
Finished Prusik
Dress and set the knot. It is important to keep this
knot neat while tightening.
Finished Prusik - Opposite
View
Opposite view.
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