Prusik hitch ** **Note: If using an ATC and a prusik third-hand to rappel—meaning your prusik is already in use—you can instead execute step 1 using a well-dressed prusik made with a sling. In the case of a Prusik hitch, it is tied around another rope. Diameter: 7. For example, with the Blake's hitch. It functions as a secondary safety measure and rappelling back up. Total 6 wraps. The Purcell Prusik System comprises three components: a Long foot Purcell Prusik, a Medium foot Purcell Prusik, and a harnesss or Short Prusik. The Modified Prusik Hitch is the best choice if you will load the hitch in both directions. There is also a snippet named "Prusik (hitch, adjusts)" that creates an adjustable Prusik hitch. Our sewn cord products have become very popular as they Remember, though, that a friction hitch such as the autoiblock will be disengaged if it gets stuck against the rappel device. ymqhtnjhdusjexgvdjagbbrqgfsnmcfrqaujxosukuvpykbmiugomshprcanglduebmqhajfwieqsluisqerxpr