lightweight rock harness would quickly cut circulation to the legs of an arborist and become very uncomfortable. The Prusik attaches a loop (the white cord in this photo) to the climbing rope ...

It’s a form of trad climbing that’s adored by rock climbers for its dramatic ... The loops are attached to the rappel rope ...

Notably, the attachment method is the best of any stick I’ve tested. The Hyperlite climbing sticks use AmSteel rope with a prusik knot to cinch tightly to the tree. This friction knot is commonly used ...