Rock Climbing Knots: The Slip Knot
The slip knot is useful for tying off pitons, tree stumps or other poor gear in order to reduce leverage.
How to Tie a Slip Knot
Step 2
Pull a bight through this loop as shown.
Step 3
Slip this bight over the piton.
Step 4
Cinch it tight and push it as close to the rock as possible to reduce leverage.
