This is a friction hitch that is used in both climbing and rigging. It can be incorporated into a dynamic climbing system with a loop or an eye-to-eye split-tail. Learn how to tie this friction hitch and also its advantages and limitations.

Prusik Hitch

This ArborPod&trade; series offers videos that can help an arborist identify parts of a line; select and use the appropriate knots; and learn about other equipment, resources, and techniques valuable in a variety of climbing and rigging scenarios.

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If you have comments or a favorite topic in arboriculture that you would like to learn more about, please contact us at <a href='mailto:isa@isa-arbor.com'>isa@isa-arbor.com</a>.

This ArborPod™ series offers videos that can help an arborist identify parts of a line; select and use the appropriate knots; and learn about other equipment, resources, and techniques valuable in a variety of climbing and rigging scenarios. Notice to viewers If you have comments or a favorite topic in arboriculture that you would like to learn more about, please contact us at isa@isa-arbor.com.

This ArborPod™ series offers videos that can help an arborist identify parts of a line; select and use the appropriate knots; and learn about other equipment, resources, and techniques valuable in a variety of climbing and rigging scenarios.

<a href="https://www.isa-arbor.com/Portals/0/Assets/PDF/Online-Learning/Notice-To-Viewers.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Notice to viewers</a>
 
If you have comments or a favorite topic in arboriculture that you would like to learn more about, please contact us at <a href="mailto:isa@isa-arbor.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">isa@isa-arbor.com</a>.

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