The Simple yet Ingenious Prusik Knot

The Prusik is a friction hitch, used often in climbing and rescue scenarios.
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[@dunktown]

Good video, should mention that the prusik only really locks up when used on a rope of larger diameter

[@CivilizedSavage]

Yes, the line you use to tie the prusik should be small in diameter than the static line. Otherwise, the friction is too much, and it won't be able to slack up easily.

[@kuhmpashun]

I’ve heard this many times, but I use the same diameter line to tie it to for camping purposes. Maybe wouldn’t want to trust my life on it, but it’s worked perfectly every time to hold my tarp tight on a ridge line. Wind, storms, etc. Haven’t had an issue yet.

[@phoenixrising4073]

@@kuhmpashun correct, for a non-critical task it's okay to use the same diameter and 2 wraps. But now if we are talking rescue access then you want the prussik to have 3 wraps (called a line brake) and for the prussik rope to be of a smaller diameter than the main rope.

[@kuhmpashun]

Using it to tighten my tarp is exactly how I use this. I’ve shown it to all the guys I camp with. Works perfectly, and using a twig as a toggle makes it quick to disassemble.

[@AnthonyStabler]

The voice over really helps understand how it works.

[@VoidMySoul]

I learned this first by a video showing a dude climbing a pole with it. I can confirm, its 100% effective if done right

[@phoenixrising4073]

Wrapping 3 times is called a line brake although I do see many people still referring to it as a prussik. Line brake is really only a word used in climbing but it is a convenient way to identify a 3-wrap prussik.

[@echocharlie00]

Fun fact: it's used to save hung paratroopers. Sometimes they bop their head while dangling there, so a loop of webbing is crucial in your rescue kit

[@niveditakodlimath4448]

Very good , this channel. Thank you for also telling the uses of the knots.

[@Handlethis.96]

Thanks

[@keithsexton1034]

I love Crescent kont. you can use it for almost anything.

[@jasongreek2342]

This should work to grip a well pipe to pull it up and out of a well... I think

[@Ghostyfrost9688]

Practicing these for my new job at a ropes course. Good stuff 👍

[@davestewart1656]

Does not work well as a break with polypropylene rope. Dynamic (stretchy) rope can also be an issue. Best for static line.

[@mustardman5366]

Prusik knots like this are used on dynamic ropes all the time in rappelling. They grip like a vise on dynamic rope. More than enough to hold you in place without a mechanical break. ??????

[@davestewart1656]

@@mustardman5366 I was taught that the diameter of dynamic rope decreases when stretched. The decrease in diameter can change the aspect ratio to the prusik and potentially cause slippage. Typical prusik is 6.8mm rope. A standard 9.8-10.1mm rope should be fine but the lower diameter 8mm stuff could be an issue, particularly when stretched. Admittedly, I was taught all of this back in 1996 and last climbed in 2013 so maybe something has changed. Obviously you're still here so you probably have a valid point.

[@akun10years10]

doesn't making more loop ➰ solve the problem?

[@davestewart1656]

years honestly, I dont know for sure if the friction gain would be enough or not. I always do a third loop regardless.

[@DLRudder]

mine is slipping. is there a different one for slippery ropes?

[@sakk0134]

James bond movie- for your eyes only - cliff scene . Roger moore

[@mixedmartialnutrition1746]

Why is there 500 names for each knot Fishermans bend is double uni knot

[@no1fibersplicer525]

We use that as an ascender in tree, climbing

[@pedroclaro7822]

Instead of the stick, use jungle knots to secure the prussik to the tarp. Lighter and less work.

[@peterm.eggers520]

Better to have the loop knot in the middle of the Prussic knot.

[@Cantbuyathrill]

Now here's a useful knot.😊

[@froyboy4life]

You didn't tie either of your knots correctly. You want three wraps on the prussic and at least a double fisherman on the loop. A fisherman can roll out if tensioned high enough, if you want to be able to untie the loop after you use it like this, tie a zeppelin bend instead.

[@phoenixrising4073]

You only need 3 wraps if you are using it in climbing and it's known as a line brake.

[@actioncom2748]

It's also useful for attaching a flag to a piece of rope.

[@almahrus3834]

Diameter prusik berapa

[@michaelnorris2446]

Used this knot to pull my bird net taught over my chicken pen.

[@michaelnorris2446]

I tied the prusik to my ridge line, the wove a bamboo rod perpendicular to the ridge, through the net on either side, feeding it through the prusick loop as I went, until it was even on either side. Then pulled the prusick and rod up the ridge till the net was taught. The long rod distributed even tension across a wide area of the net.

[@HellaNorCal916]

Cool. I think I can remember this one. 😂

[@shawnr771]

Works well. Gut the 550 cord for ridgeline applications it will bite better. You can also add another set of wraps.

[@mustardman5366]

Gut the 550 cord to use as a ridge line? Or gut the 550 cord used to make your prusik for better gripping because its thin???

[@marcandrews850]

​@@mustardman5366was poor 🤯 loll

[@mustardman5366]

@@marcandrews850- What exactly does "was poor" have to do with this??

[@CivilizedSavage]

Lark's head knot is also called a girth hitch. 🪢

[@louiscampbell1416]

Clever

[@markdixon3915]

Why don’t you make it symmetrical da, like everybody else does…

[@herbiesnerd]

3 wraps

[@phoenixrising4073]

3 wraps is known as a line brake and is used in climbing. For most regular applications, 2 wraps is sufficient.

[@herbiesnerd]

@@phoenixrising4073 what is your definition of an regular application? I’ve only used it as a brake, or an ascender. Without a load on it, 3 wraps slips and adjusts like butter. A Gibbs is 3 wraps, or it’s not a Gibbs.

[@phoenixrising4073]

@@herbiesnerd that's right, without a load it slips just fine. A regular application is anything non-critical like a light piece of gear or in some horizontal applications for camping. Have a nice day!

[@mixedmartialnutrition1746]

​@@herbiesnerd8.5 wraps just to be sure

[@jaymedina3142]

"knot under tension"... 🤣😜🤣🪢