Comments on: Favorite Pioneering Knots: Prusik

By: Steve K. Troop 106, Huntington NY

Steve K. Troop 106, Huntington NY — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 01:48:11 +0000

This is another good one, a Prusik is a variation of the Larks Head, which is another variation of the Half Hitch.

I see on the Bushcraft Youtube sites, the Prusik is used along a ridge line to tension a tarp using toggles and a Larks Head. I’ve tried and it works well.

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12′ Swing Boat | SCOUT - PIONEERING — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 02:30:10 +0000

[…] A-frames. (If you are using rope grommets with steel rings, attach them to the center spar with a Prusik, about 6” from the legs of each […]

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Knot-Tying Terminology | SCOUT - PIONEERING — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 20:34:15 +0000

[…] Friction Hitch – A friction hitch is a knot that attaches one rope to another in a way that allows the knot’s position to easily be adjusted. Sometimes friction hitches are called slide-and-grip knots. They are often used in climbing applications. Good examples of a friction hitch are the Rolling Hitch and Prusik. […]

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Rope Climbing Area at the Jamboree | SCOUT - PIONEERING — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 15:58:20 +0000

[…] Climb a rope by learning to adjust the position of prusik knots, using them as hand and footholds as they climbed […]

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The Older Pioneering Merit Badge Pamphlet | SCOUT - PIONEERING — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:27:30 +0000

[…] PRUSIK […]

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The Older Pioneering Merit Badge Pamphlet | SCOUT - PIONEERING — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:27:30 +0000

[…] PRUSIK […]

By: Introduction to Pioneering | SCOUT - PIONEERING

Introduction to Pioneering | SCOUT - PIONEERING — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:28:15 +0000

[…] HITCH, BUTTERFLY KNOT, CARRICK BEND, CONSTRICTOR KNOT, WATER KNOT, PIPE HITCH, PRUSIK, SPLICING ROPE, WHIPPING, ANCHORING PIONEERING PROJECTS, ROPE TACKLE, LASHING, JAPANESE MARK […]

By: Simple Rope Halyard | SCOUT - PIONEERING

Simple Rope Halyard | SCOUT - PIONEERING — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:45:38 +0000

[…] When you’re ready to use the halyard, attach the pulley to the flagpole at the top with a prusik. […]

By: Simple, Tall Pioneering Flagpole | SCOUT - PIONEERING

Simple, Tall Pioneering Flagpole | SCOUT - PIONEERING — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:03:48 +0000

[…] rope halyard, attach a small rope grommet and tackle to the top of the flagpole with a Prusick. (Follow this link to Prusik and refer to the pictorial […]