To move up a free-hanging rope using a system of jammers and harnesses.
The sliding friction knot developed by Karl Prusik. Made by wrapping a loop of small-diameter cord around a larger-diameter rope. The loop slides when loosened but holds by means of friction when weighted. Used for ascending fixed ropes and for rescue situations to tie off the climbing rope. Also refers to the act of ascending a fixed rope with prusik loops.
A loop of cord or webbing that is wound around a rope of larger diameter. When the knot is properly tied and weighted, it should not slip, due to friction. When un-weighted, it can slide up or down the rope.
1. A knot used for ascending a rope. 2. To use a prusik knot for ascending a rope.
a knot used by climbers to attach themselves to a rope using a cord (usually 5 to 7 mm thick)
A knot used for ascending a rope. To use a prusik knot for ascending a rope. Dr Karl Prusik, Austrian mountaineer. Developed the Prusik knot in 1931.
A friction or ascending knot commonly used in belaying and climbing. Originally known as a Magnus Hitch.
To ascend a rope using a combination of ratchets and walking or sit-stand body motions
A clamping hitch used in belay and self-rescue systems
a technique for climbing rope. Prusik knots were invented by Karl Prusik many years ago and can slide freely when unweighted but won't slip when weight is applied to it. The term is now used to describe rope climbing with jumar ascenders.
A sliding friction knot used to ascend a rope; to ascend a rope by means of such a knot.
A friction knot OR the art of ascending a fixed rope
A sliding friction knot used to anchor a small diameter rope to a large diameter rope; also, to ascend a rope with prusik slings.
(noun) A piece of cord which is wound around the rope and grips when weighted. Can be used as an ascender or to safeguard an abseil. See this page for a picture [link opens in new window]. (verb) To ascend the rope using prusiks. [Hil McMillan