Climbing knots

Prusik
(

Prusikknoten

Prusikknude )

The Prusik is a slide and grip knot; because it is symmetrical, it is useful if a load might need to be applied in either direction.
The Prusik is a knot used mainly for emergency use

Prusik (Click here to view full screen picture)

Double Figure Eight Loop
(

Achter knoten zum einbinden

8 talsknude løkke )

Is used to secure you to the climbing rope

Double Figure Eight Loop (Click here to view full screen picture)

Munter hitch
(

HMS knude

Halbmastwurf )

The hitch is simply a set of wraps using a rope or cord around an object, generally a round object like a pipe, pole or more commonly, a carabineer. Its main use is as a friction device for controlling the rate of descent in belay systems.

Munter hitch (Click here to view full screen picture)

Clove Hitch
(

Mastwruf

Dobbelthalvstik )

You need Clove Hitch when you want to secure your self at the anchoring point. This self-insurance protects you from that crash. The Clove Hitch has the advantage that it can move without opening it

Clove Hitch (Click here to view full screen picture)