Frictions

Friction knots (留め縄 - Tomenawa) are irregular knots used in situations involving friction, tension, or changes in direction of ropes. Because these knots are not complete knots and do not form a fixed bond, they are practical and convenient to use. They are also used for maintaining the knot and for decorative purposes.

The most commonly used friction nodes (friction/encounter nodes)

Reverse Tension
L Friction
X Friction (罰点とめ – Battendome)
Half X Friction
360 Friction (Full rotation around the rope)
Turn, Direction
Square Friction (Half-moon | はこ止め – Hakodome)
Half Hitch (竹止め – Takedome) (Half Hitch / Knot)
Figure 8 Friction
Munter Hitch (の止め – Nodome)
Reverse Munter Hitch (うらの止め – Uranodome)

Square Friction (Half-moon | はこ止め – Hakodome)

Practical Tips

You can gain a better understanding and improve yourself by practicing the following or similar techniques.

360 friction

Wrap your rope completely around the other rope to form a shape.

Reverse Tension

Create a shape by pulling your rope back and forth between the two ropes.

Improve your skills.

• Experiment with different types of rope. See which rope provides the best hold.
• Experiment with different techniques in a random way to increase your speed.
• Try to see how quickly you can solve it.
• Understand how many steps are needed for each friction knot.