Munter Hitch

Munter Hitch
The Munter Hitch provides a method for belaying and rappelling without a belay/rappel device. This is an important knot for climbers to know. It works best in large pear shaped carabiners and should only be used with a locking carabiner. When belaying with the Munter Hitch be sure that the strand of rope carrying the load is next to the spine of the carabiner. Set this knot up correctly, because someone’s life is on the other end of the rope! This knot can cause kinks or twists in the rope.

Munter Hitch

Sorry, no animation available at this time

	Don’t forget your knot cards! Animations are the best way to learn to tie a knot but sooner or later you’ll need a printed reference. Why settle for knots printed on paper or bulky books - stash a set of Knot Cards where they’ll be handy when you need them! Check out all of our Knot Cards in the “Knot Card” section.


	Back to Knots Page