The munter hitch can be used to provide a primitive belay in emergency situations or a way to control the easement of a loaded line. It is one of the primary pieces of a munter mule overhand. When belaying, the brake hand is held straight up in-line with the load strand. It can tend to cause kinks in your rope, and can be a little difficult to control, so most climbers only use it if they absolutely need to.
- Loop around a carabiner, cross the middle over, and thread the free end through the biner again.
When loaded, the munter will flip through the carabiner. The next few pictures demonstrate the short end becoming the load strand.
