Name a friction hitch other than Prusik used in rope rescue?

• A. Klemheist hitch
• B. Figure-eight knot
• C. Bowline knot
• D. Clove hitch

Answer: (A)

Friction hitches grip a rope by squeezing it with wraps, letting you control movement along the rope without tying a fixed knot. The Klemheist hitch is a common friction hitch used in rope rescue as an alternative to the Prusik. It uses a short length of cord or accessory line wrapped around the main rope in a single direction with several turns and a stopper to keep the hitch in place. When loaded, those wraps cinch tight against the rope, creating a solid hold; when the load is released, the hitch can slide, allowing quick repositioning. This makes it particularly useful on smooth or equal-diameter ropes and when you want to adjust your position efficiently. The other options aren’t friction hitches used for progression along the rope: the figure-eight knot is a fixed knot for loops or stopping; the bowline creates a fixed loop; the clove hitch is a binding hitch that isn’t reliable for maintaining controlled grip along a rope in rescue work.