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Thread: Prusick, Prussik, Prusik?

  1. 12-02-2012, 09:01 PM #1
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    Default Prusick, Prussik, Prusik?

    I often see this term misspelled and for some crazy reason, I feel we need to get the correct spelling.
    The prusik hitch derived its name from Austrian mountaineer Dr. Karl Prusik.

    So the next time you discuss this wonderful friction hitch, remember, only one S...

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prusik



    Sorry for being anal.

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    Default Prusik

    Someone finally stepped up and said it. Thanks.
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    Now to continue the discussion of the fabled Prusik. Do you pronounce it (Prew-sik) or (Prus-ik)? ha
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    This is getting good.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rmhinkle View Post
    Now to continue the discussion of the fabled Prusik. Do you pronounce it (Prew-sik) or (Prus-ik)? ha
    Your from Oxford, you tell us Oh, wait, wrong Oxford.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MichaelXYZ View Post
    Your from Oxford, you tell us Oh, wait, wrong Oxford.
    Haha yep, the other Oxford...
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