Which belay method uses three wraps around the rope?

• A. Tandem triple wrap prusik
• B. Prusik Hitch
• C. Munter Hitch
• D. Figure-Eight Knot

Answer: (A)

Three wraps around the rope create more contact and friction inside a friction hitch, so the knot grips the rope firmly when loaded and releases when unloaded. The tandem triple wrap prusik is built to maximize that grip by wrapping the cord around the rope three times, often in a setup that combines two prusiks in tandem for reliability and smooth operation. That configuration is specifically chosen when you need a belay that will arrest movement reliably, even if one part slips slightly, because the extra turns increase holding power without relying on hardware alone.

The other options don’t emphasize that triple-wrap contact in a belay context: a Prusik hitch is a friction hitch around the rope but isn’t defined by three wraps in this scenario; a Munter hitch relies on carabiners and rope sliding through them rather than multiple wraps around the rope; and a Figure-Eight knot is a stopper/anchor knot, not a belay method that provides controlled friction through wraps.