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Just watched the ski film Downside Up, in it there are two references to a Dufour as a knot or hitch which seems to be used for lowering. I've not heard of it, neither has google- anyone have any ideas what it looks like and it's application?

In reply to JohnV:

I thought a "dulfer" or something similar referred to using a sling to make an improvised sit harness.....

In reply to JohnV:

I think you are referring to a Dulfer knot, an Italian hitch, Münter or HMS.

In reply to JohnV:

Dülfer, what we would call a classic abseil.