Tensionless hitch
| Tensionless Hitch | |
|---|---|
A tensionless hitch around a post | |
| Names | Tensionless Hitch, high-strength tie-off, No-Knot |
| Category | Hitch |
| Efficiency | 100% |
| Related | Round turn and two half-hitches, Pipe hitch, Klemheist knot, Tugboat hitch |
| Releasing | Non-jamming |
| Typical use | anchor knot |
| Caveat | The anchor diameter should be at least 8X the rope diameter. Also, the hitch will not stay in place without a load. |
| ABoK | 2047 |
A Tensionless hitch is an anchor knot used for rappelling or rope rescue. Unlike most knots, the tensionless hitch retains a 100% efficiency rating, meaning the strength of the knot is equal to the strength of the rope; it is not a significant stress riser.