Hedden

[Steve Bullman]

Where applicable please could you list your chosen application for the knot in question, size cord you prefer, length of cord(or loop in some cases), pros and cons, etc etc...anything you can think of really. Thanks

[Paul D]

A Hedden Hitch is very similiar to a Klemheist but with fewer wraps. It is best tied with cordage smaller then the host line. Not recommend for life support as it has limited grip due to fewer turns.

[Pedroski]

A Hedden Hitch is very similiar to a Klemheist but with fewer wraps. It is best tied with cordage smaller then the host line. Not recommend for life support as it has limited grip due to fewer turns.

 

I know this is an OLD thread, but my understanding is that the Klemheist needs more turns than a Hedden to make it grip due to the fact it's an upside-down Hedden. A Hedden actually has the same number of wraps as a normal 4 coil Prusik, the difference being that the Hedden is directional and is easier to slide up the rope and unlock than a Prusik.

 

The Hedden and the Prusik both have an advantage in that they self-adjust nicely, and also they barely elongate under load, unlike knots such as the VT where there is a lot of elongation (and hence wasted effort).