Autoblock

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Autoblock is a climbing and caving technique used in rapelling and ascending. It involves using a friction hitch around the climbing rope, and may be combined with other climbing equipment. It may also refer to a specific knot.

[edit] See also

• Klemheist knot
• Prusik knot
• Bachmann knot

[edit] External links

• The Klemheist at Animated Knots by Grog
• Rappelling Safety - The Autoblock
• Backing up an Abseli
• The Autoblock - Your Third Hand on Dicey Raps
• An Improved Self-belay Protected Abseil Method from Federation Mountain Rescue