Prusik knot

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf knot
friction hitch
gptkbp:canBe rope climbing
pulley systems
ascending fixed ropes
backup belay
crevasse rescue systems
descending fixed ropes
emergency ascender
emergency belay
emergency hauling
emergency progress capture
emergency rope grab
hauling systems
loop of cord
progress capture device
rope descent backup
rope grab
rope rescue backup
self-belay
tandem prusik belay
gptkbp:canBeUntiedAfterLoad yes
gptkbp:category slide-and-grip knot
gptkbp:features must be properly dressed
must be properly loaded
gptkbp:grips main rope
gptkbp:holdsWhen under load
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Prusik knot
gptkbp:inventedBy 1931
Karl Prusik
gptkbp:material rope
cord
gptkbp:namedAfter Karl Prusik
gptkbp:relatedTo Autoblock knot
Bachmann knot
Klemheist knot
gptkbp:requires smaller diameter cord than main rope
gptkbp:slipsWhen not under load
gptkbp:usedFor self-rescue
ascending a rope
backup knot
crevasse rescue
descending a rope
gptkbp:usedIn climbing
caving
mountaineering
rope rescue
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Knotting
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7