friction hitch
Overview
Any of numerous knots used in tree climbing or rigging that may alternately slide along and then grip a rope. Includes Blake's hitch, tautline hitch, French prusik, Machard tresse, Schwabish, Klemheist and English prusik
Invasive Listing Sources
No reference that we have lists this species as invasive in North America. This species is included for comparison to other species that are considered invasive.
Taxonomic Rank
There is no applicable taxonomy of higher classification for this subject.
Synonyms and Other Names
Other Common Names:
Blake's hitch, tautline hitch, French prusik, Machard tresse, Schwabish, English prusik, Klemheist, climbing hitch