Manharness Knot
Also known as:Climbing Hitch
Description
The manharness knot creates a single fixed loop in the middle of a rope that is designed to be comfortable when pulling against the body. It is tied by forming a twisted loop with multiple passes of the rope through the knot body, which distributes pressure evenly.
Common Uses
Used in climbing and hauling to create a loop that can be placed over the shoulder or chest for pulling or belaying.
When to Choose This Knot
Choose this knot only in the context of proper climbing instruction, inspected equipment, and a complete safety system. Climbing knots are not isolated tricks; they interact with harnesses, carabiners, anchors, belay devices, and partner checks.
Safety Notes
- Use professional instruction and follow the standards of your climbing gym, guide, rescue team, or local authority.
- Perform a partner check before every load-bearing use.
- Retire damaged rope and never experiment with unverified knots at height.
How to Tie
- 1Form a bight and twist it to create a loop.
- 2Pass the standing end through the loop.
- 3Wrap the standing end around the loop and pass it through again.
- 4Pull the standing end to tighten the knot around the loop.
- 5Adjust the loop size for the intended body part.
Common Mistakes
- Practicing the knot correctly once and then skipping inspection under real conditions.
- Using the wrong carabiner orientation or anchor geometry.
- Replacing supervised training with a web article.