friction hitch
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Friction hitch — A friction hitch is a kind of knot used to attach one rope to another in a way that is easily adjusted. These knots are commonly used in Single Rope Technique while climbing to ascend a hanging rope by alternately hanging on one friction hitch… … Wikipedia
Rolling hitch — For the related adjustable loop knot, see Taut line hitch Rolling hitch Names Rolling hitch, Magnus hitch Category Hitch … Wikipedia
List of hitch knots — A hitch is a type of knot used for binding rope to a part of a ship or other vehicle or object. This is an alphabetical list of hitch knots.*adjustable grip hitch *alternate ring hitching *anchor bend variant *bale sling hitch *barrel hitch… … Wikipedia
Blake's hitch — Knot details name=Blake s hitch names= type= hitch strength= origin= Heinz Prohaska related= releasing= uses= Climbing caveat= abok number= The Blake s Hitch is a friction hitch commonly used by arborists and tree climbers as an ascending knot.… … Wikipedia
Trucker's hitch — with alpine butterfly loop Names trucker s hitch, lorry driver s hitch,[ … Wikipedia
Munter hitch — Names Munter hitch, Italian hitch Category Hitch Related … Wikipedia
Icicle hitch — Knot details name=Icicle hitch names= type= hitch strength= origin= John Smith, 1990 related= Prusik, Klemheist knot, Tautline hitch releasing= Unload the working end uses= Tying to a post when weight is applied parallel to the post Can be tied… … Wikipedia
Garda hitch — Knot details name=Garda Hitch names= type= hitch strength= origin= related= Italian/Munter hitch releasing= uses= Rock climbing, Mountaineering caveat= abok number=The Garda Hitch also known as the Alpine Clutch is a class of climbing knots known … Wikipedia
Prusik — Knot details name=Prusik knot names= Prusik hitch type= hitch strength= origin= Dr.Karl Prusik, 1931 related= releasing= Non jamming uses= Climbing caveat= abok number= #1763A Prusik is a friction hitch or knot used to put a loop of cord around a … Wikipedia
Glossary of climbing terms — This page describes terms and jargon related to climbing and mountaineering. Contents: Top · 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A … Wikipedia
