The Prusik Knot or Triple Sliding Hitch Structure: The knot requires a "Prusik Loop" which is constructed by joining

the two ends of a length of rope using a Double Fisherman's or a Triple Fisherman's. Uses: Its principal use is allowing a rope to be climbed. Two Prusik loops are alternately slid up the static rope: a long Prusik loop allows the climber to lift himself using leg power, and a second short Prusik loop is attached to the harness. In rescue work, if a climber has to be pulled up, a Prusik loop could be used to attach a pulley block purchase system to a climbing rope. Slide and Grip Knots: The Prusik is a slide and grip knot; because it is symmetrical, it is useful if a load might need to be applied in either direction. For loads which are always applied in the same direction other knots are preferred such as the Klemheist (see picture on left) or the Bachmann (see picture on right) 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.

Tarbuck Knot - A loop knot used in climbing and mountaineering and intended primarily for nylon
ropes. Usually attached to a karabiner on the waist loop. Named by its inventor, the well known British climber.

Thief Knot - A variation of the Reef Knot in which the ends are on opposite sides. Useless but
interesting owing to the legend that it was made by sailors to catch thieves who presumably assumed it to be a Reef Knot.

Man Harness Knot - Also called the Artillery Knot. A loop knot tied in the bight through which an
arm can be put up to the shoulder to assist in hauling, while leaving the hands free. Formerly used on gun carriages, one end of the rope being fastenend to a ring on the end of the axle.

The main attractiveness of this loop tied in the bight is the speed with which it can be tied. The Artillery Loop must have the loop loaded or it will slip and contract easily. Even when the loop is transmitting the load, it can contract when pulled hard and therefore should only be used for light to moderate non-criticial work.
Firemans Chair Knot - A double loop knot used for lowering an injured person from a height. It is tied in the bight, one end secured aloft and the other end used to control the direction of lowering. A double loop knot used for lowering an injured person from a height. It is tied in the bight, one end secured aloft and the other end used to control the direction of lowering. A body harness made by combining a bowline on a bight and a french bowline. To lower a severally injured person when a life threatening situation exists. A secure harness that can be used to move an injured person that is weakened or unconscious. However, unless there is a life threatening situation, such as a burning building or immediate danger of avalanche, you should wait for a trained rescue team. If you attempt to use, do not allow the rope to slide through your hands as you lower the injured person . The friction caused by the sliding rope can cause severe painful rope burns and loss of control of the rope. The rope must be let out in a hand over hand manner to insure a safe, controlled descent. A Fireman's chair knot is an inline knot with two adjustable loops in opposing directions.

It can be used as a harness capable of supporting a person, for example when lowering them during a rescue. One loop supports the body, under the armpits, and the other loop supports the legs, under the knees. A reasonably snug fitting of this knot should not allow the person to fall, even if unconscious.

Use as a sling The knot consists of two simple loops, overlaid, and with the ends pulled through. At that stage, the knot is ductile and easy to adjust. The sizes of the two loops can then be fixed by tying a half-hitch around the opposite loop (see diagram) See also the Handcuff knot, which uses the same configuration of two loops

Highwayman's Hitch - A most useful Draw Hitch for securing a horse, a boat, etc. or in self rescue work. The knot will take any amount of strain on the standing part but spills the moment the end is pulled. Legend has it that Dick Turpin used this knot on his nefarious errands: if in a hurry to escape, he just had to leap on his horse, Black Bess, at the same time snatching the end, when he was away. Munter hitch The best friction knot, better friction then any belay device but has tendency to create kinks in the rope. Excellent method for belaying and lowering. The munter is reversible. Twist a coil on the rope, then fold the lower strand over the upper strand, clip it into a carabiner. Can easily be transform into a clove hitch. In rescue situation the Munter hitch combine with the blocking knot will keep the system releasable.