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Klemheist Knot The Klemheist Knot is tied by making a Prusik Loop with line or rope that is no more than 1/2 the diameter of the main, static rope. The resulting friction knot loop can then slide up the rope but grips when subjected to load. It can also slide down a line by gripping the knot itself with no load applied.

Klemheist

1.Place a loop consisting of cordage no more than 1/2 the diameter of the main line behind the static line.

2. Make a wrap around the static line with the loop on the right.

3. Repeat two more times working from bottom to top.

4. Feed left hand loop through loop on right.

5. Pull left hand loop back over to left side of static line and pull down hard to set the knot.

6. Grasp entire knot and slide up the static line. Load and grip the knot to the static line with weight to the loop.
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Disclaimer: Any activity involving rope can be dangerous and may even be life threatening! Knot illustrations contained in this web site are not intended for rock climbing instruction. Many knots are not suitable for the risks involved in climbing. Seek professional instruction. Many of these knots have histories of use tracing back hundreds of years. However, many critical factors in their use today cannot be controlled, including: the appropriateness of knots used in particular applications, the age, size, and condition of ropes (knots weaken the rated breaking strength of rope anywhere from 50% to as much as 80%, even more in the case of old and worn rope); and the accuracy with which these descriptions have been followed. No responsibility is accepted for incidents arising from the use of this material.