What is the Munter Mule Combination Hitch used for?

Temporarily lock off a victim during rescue rappel to free the rescuer's hands; Transfer a load from one system to another without losing control of the rope; Lower a load on the Munter Hitch and lock it off midway when needed; Rig improvised rescue systems with nothing but a carabiner and rope; Hold a rescued person while preparing a new anchor or knot pass.

How do you tie the Munter Mule Combination Hitch?

The Munter Mule Combination Hitch is a rescue combination that joins the Munter Hitch with a locking Mule Hitch and a safety knot. It lets you lower a person or load with control and, partway through, lock everything off under tension and let go with both hands safely. It's an essential tool for anyone working in vertical rescue and high-angle rope work. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Munter Mule Combination Hitch hard to tie?

The Munter Mule Combination Hitch is rated hard, in the Rescue category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Munter Mule Combination Hitch?

Only use it once you've mastered each component separately; getting the sequence wrong can drop the load under tension; The Munter Hitch generates a lot of friction heat and can damage thin ropes or burn your hands; Always close the Mule Hitch with a safety knot (overhand); without it, the Mule can work itself loose; Not a knot for beginners to practice on real people; train first with an inert load.

Munter Mule Combination Hitch

Q: What other names does the Munter Mule Combination Hitch have?

It is also known as Munter Mule Combination Hitch, Munter Mule Overhand, MMO, Nudo Dinámico con Nudo de Mula, Medio Ballestrinque con Mula, Nó dinâmico com mula, Nó UIAA com mula.

Munter Mule Combination Hitch — step by step

Combination that locks and releases the Munter Hitch under load to hold a rescued person without letting go of the rope

Also called: Munter Mule Combination Hitch, Munter Mule Overhand, MMO, Nudo Dinámico con Nudo de Mula, Medio Ballestrinque con Mula, Nó dinâmico com mula, Nó UIAA com mula

What it is for

Temporarily lock off a victim during rescue rappel to free the rescuer's hands
Transfer a load from one system to another without losing control of the rope
Lower a load on the Munter Hitch and lock it off midway when needed
Rig improvised rescue systems with nothing but a carabiner and rope
Hold a rescued person while preparing a new anchor or knot pass