Distel hitch

Distel Hitch
File:Distel Devedikeni.JPG
Category	Hitch
Related	Taut-line hitch, Blake's hitch
Typical use	Ascending, Descending
ABoK	#1734, #1465, #452, #503, #1230, #1681

Distel hitch is a friction hitch knot used to attach a carabiner to a rope, allowing a climber to descend or ascend.^[1]^[2]^[3] The knot is similar to the prusik knot, however it grips the rope more consistently, making for increased climber control.^[4]

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