Garda hitch
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garda-hitch-313-10377566
title:
Garda hitch
text:
The Garda Hitch, also known as the Alpine Clutch, is a type of climbing knot that can only be moved in one direction. It is often used in climbing and mountaineering, such as in pulley systems to haul loads up a cliff. However, the Garda Hitch has some drawbacks, including being difficult to release under load, difficult to inspect, and adding significant friction to a pulley system. It can be challenging to determine which direction the rope will move freely and which direction it will lock jus
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encyclopedia
description:
Type of climbing knot
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garda_hitch
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date modified:
2023-10-27T18:48:03Z
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