How to Tie a Prusik Knot

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Gather a standing line and a loop.. Shape the loop into a thin oval.. Place the loop underneath the standing line.

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1

Gather a standing line and a loop.

Step 1

Gather a standing line and a loop.

2

Shape the loop into a thin oval.

Step 2

Shape the loop into a thin oval.

3

Place the loop underneath the standing line.

Step 3

Place the loop underneath the standing line.

4

Fold the long end on top of the standing line.

Step 4

Fold the long end on top of the standing line.

5

Loop the long end beneath the standing line inside of the loop's short end.

Step 5

Loop the long end beneath the standing line inside of the loop's short end.

6

Repeat two more times, coiling inwardly each time.

Step 6

Repeat two more times, coiling inwardly each time.

7

Loop the long end over the standing line then under the shorter end.

Step 7

Loop the long end over the standing line then under the shorter end.

8

Pull on the long end to tighten the knot.

Step 8

Pull on the long end to tighten the knot.

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