9/11/2001 - NYFD, NYPD, NYPA - Some Gave All


 
Sundays 8/7 c on ABC

 

 

Prusik

The prusik is widely used as an ascending knot. The friction can be increased by adding a third turn. The prusik can cinch up tightly and the friction can be somewhat difficult to break after a load has been applied.

 Step #1

 Step #2
Place a bight of the loop across the climbing rope.  Prusik - Step 1 Wrap the loop behind the climbing rope and through the bight. Prusik - Step 2

 Step #3

 Step #4
Continue wrapping the loop around the climbing rope.  Prusik - Step 3 Wrap it behind the climbing rope again and through the bight. Prusik - Step 4

 Finished Prusik

 Finished Prusik - Opposite View
Dress and set the knot. It is important to keep this knot neat while tightening.  Finished Prusik Opposite view. Finished Prusik

[ Photo Gallery][ Links ]

Send mail to Rick Harrison with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: March 12, 2008
Copy Right© 2004 - BUECHELFIRE.COM, All Rights Reserved