Prusik’s

Valdotane Tress'e or VT Prusik - Easily releasable under load - Allows the possibility to control descent down a fixed line -

Valdotane Tress’e

 

 

VT Prusik – Easily releasable under load – Allows the possibility to control descent down a fixed line –

 

 

 

 

 

Klemheist Prusik - difficult to release under load

Klemheist Prusik

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

French Prusik - releasable under load -

French Prusik

 

 

Asymmetric and Symmetric (3 wrap Prusik) The 3/2 Wrap Asymetric prusik is good to use when ascending a rope as when not under load it holds its shape, it is also easier to push up the rope.

Prusik

 

Open and closed Prusik's

Open and closed Prusik’s