Stop bar

Submitted by ML3000 on

The stopper hitch is a knot that clamps when loaded and slides when unloaded. Similar to the Prusik.

Application

With the stopper bar you can relieve ropes under tension. For example, when tightening a rope.

Or you can make a loop that is tight under tension but still adjustable. This can be used to tension a tent

If the knot doesn't hold, simply wrap the rope around the rope more times in step one. This can be the case for thin ropes.

Tying

Wrap the rope 2 to 6 times around the rope you want to clamp. (Wrap in the direction you want to load the knot.)

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Wrap the rope over the wraps.

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Wrap the rope around the rope again.

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And pull it under the wrap.

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Tighten and you're done.

Image credits

  • Title image: Provided by ML3000. (ml.3000 (at) hotmail.com)
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