Asymmetric Prusik 🪢* 🔸A friction knot that uses a sewn-eye cord and not a loop of cord. In this case, I used a *VT Prusik* from the brand *BlueWaterRopes*, 8mm on a 10.5mm rope. 🔸This knot is more commonly used in arboriculture. For the arborists following us — comment with your favorite friction hitch. Have you used this knot? What do you think of it? #knots #climbing #climbingknots #vertical #rope #climbingrope #safety #arborists #arboriculture #vtprusik #hitchhikersguidetothegalaxy | Raj P

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The klemheist knot or French Machard knot is a type of friction hitch that grips the rope when weight is applied, and is free to move when the weight is released. It is used similarly to a Prusik knot or the Bachmann knot to ascend or descend a climbing rope. One advantage is that webbing can be used as an alternative to cord. The Klemheist is easier to slide up than a Prusik. The klemheist is also a way to attach a snubber to the anchor rope of small boats, with the advantage that it is easy to