Absolutely, the do a lot for their products! And here I am promoting a product free of charge simply because I really actually like it a lot. Oh well. Maybe this might lead to Notch or TreeStuff reaching out to negotiate a brand deal! Ha, I'm probably dreaming, but you never know!

Can you please elaborate? What do fat guys climbing have anything to do with the double loop Aline Butterfly? You can't even see me in this video, so who are you referring to? The following comment responds to your comment with the interpretation that you are subtly being critical of the fact that I am overweight. Firstly, I honestly don't care what people think of me, so this comment (if that is what you were inferring) doesn't bother me. Secondly, because I have tons of free time to kill at the moment, I will answer your hashtag'ed question in the most direct and accurate manner, while maintaing a polite and respectful tone throughout the entire message. I hope this will satisfy your inquiry... If you actually can't figure out whether or not fat people climb within a variety of climbing disciplines, then you probably haven't spent much time around other climbers, whether in real life or on KZbin. Overweight AKA fat people most definitely can and do climb, but typically they aren't so overweight that they can't do all of the same tasks that any other climber can do; they are perhaps just less nimble and maybe slower. I'm currently an overweight climber, but I'm still more than capable of climbing and filming at height demonstrations of technical climbing methods related to tree climbing. Being overweight certainly isn't something I'm proud of, and I will be working hard to get back into shape over the next few months. Other than appearing, physically, overweight in my videos, the only other indication for my viewers that I am out of shape is my heavy breathing. Beyond that, my extra weight only makes climbing require more effort (to haul those extra pounds up), and my endurance is much worse than it used to me, resulting in more resting than normal, more sweating, and heavier breather. Go check out that other KZbinr, Bino H, who also has a tree climbing channel. You could fit three of me inside of that guy and he can still climb just fine. In fact, as of the moment, despite his overweight appearance, he's probably in better shape than I am right now from an endurance perspective. Anyways, give it a month or two and Knotorious will not only be back in shape, and have greatly increased stamina, but he'll be traveling long distances (largely on foot) with all of his gear and filming equipment to find some epic trees to climb for the purpose of creating exceptional, next level content for his channel (yes, I spoke in the third person lol). Anyways, if your comment had nothing to do with pointing out that I'm overweight, just ignore everything I just wrote. Also, if I misunderstood your comment, PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME IN DETAIL WHAT YOU ACTUALLY MEANT. That way I can answer your enquiry correctly. Thank you so much and thank you for commenting! =-D

I think I only said accessory that way once in the video and mostly used the correct pronunciation. I did my best, JJ lol It is hard to change the way one pronounces a word after pronouncing it a certain way one's entire life! =-P

Glad you enjoyed my demo! =-D

Considering the Rope Runner Pro and the Magneato are made from non-magnetic materials (aluminum/magnalium), with the exception of a few steel parts within the RRP, such as the top bollards, I'm not particularly concerned about the magnet collecting filings. However, I've only been using it for around two months. But, thus far, this hasn't been an issue. Interesting question/concern. Thanks for commenting! EDIT: The magnet could potentially collect meal particulate from other sources if you store it with metal tools or devices that give off flings, etc. But I store my climbing devices with other aluminum/magnalium hardware and devices, so it's low risk of collecting any filing.

Yes, the loops can be individually loaded, and this knot is redundant, so if one fails the second will still hold! Here is a reply to the same question regarding potential applications for this knot that I wrote to another commenter in my Short for the first tying method (this is the second method/short, so check out my other short if you haven't already!) QUOTE "There are quite a few, but keep in mind that there are a lot of pros to using the single loop Alpine Butterfly as well! As for the this double loop variant, it can be used for rigging in situations where you need to connect to different systems from one spot on your rope (one system on each loop); if you connect one system or climber to both loops at the same time, it will serve as a redundant TIP (tie in point) because, even if one loop were to fail, the other would still hold the system or climber; you can make the loops extra long (and even different sizes) so that two poles can be rigged with equal force; similarly, you could us it as a Y-Hang with very large loops at two fixed anchors, creating a redundant anchor system either at the end or middle of a rope; you can use it as a really bulky and secure midline stopper knot or at the end of a rope instead; you can use it for creating extra secure, redundant canopy anchors or basal anchors by using them in a "running" fashion; with the other tying method I mentioned (check out that Short for a demo), you can easily add loose hardware, such as rings or rigging plates, onto a single loop Alpine Butterfly if you forgot to run the hardware through the rope before setting the line, which results in hardware that is equalized between two strands versus just being held by one; it's easier to untie after it has been heavily loaded than the single loop AB due to the fact that the knot has a bulkier strand structure; it can be used to isolate two core shots anywhere on a rope should it get damaged, versus just the one core shot that a single loop AB would allow you to isolate, allowing a climber to continue using their rope safely without having to cut it and connect the two strands with a bend; it's perfect for situations where you need to create a traverse the requires that it be pulled back and forth over a crevasse or canyon by someone one each side in order to allow for multiple people to cross since a carabiner could be connected to each loop and pulled from opposite sides, or from both sides at the same time, since the knot is omnidirectional (can be pulled in any direction)... Haha, shall I go on? This knot is pretty underrated and super useful for a variety of situations and applications! I admittedly do not use it a whole lot, but trust me when I say that this knot is worth learning! If you're a climber of any discipline, you'll almost certainly come up with a reason --- or perhaps an excuse --- to use it! =-D" END QUOTE I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions! 🙂

Thank you! I'm so glad! Be sure to watch the full episode if you haven't already! =-D

Not going to lie here: While it still does break pretty easily after being loaded, it's not quite as easy as with the regular bowline. However, there are some upsides to this: my knot has been shown to be more secure than the bowline, espcially against cyclic loading, which makes my knot less prone to failure during use due to its unique tying method. What's really interesting (and I will be making a video to prove this claim), my Alpha loop knot -- from a structurally perspective -- might actually be the newest addition to the Bowline family. That's because it has all three major characteristics of a Bowline, which are a fixed loop, a nipping loop, and a collar. Great question!

Not sure what this is in reference to...lol

Sorry there was a trump video trump telling baron not to get a tattoo & stuf

Thanks! I made two shorts; one for each method. Both posted today. So be sure to check the second one out if you haven't already!

@@Knot-orious ya I have, does KZbin shorts do Ai editing or you do?

I do all of the editing myself.

Yes, actually, it does (because of the double, more dense strand structure). At least that has always been my experience.

Oh perfect! Gonna try this tomorrow at work ! Thanks bud!

@tylermcintyre2489 Just make sure it's dressed and set properly. That will help ensure it doesn't bind up. You're welcome! Not a problem!

Why thank you! I appreciate that! It's definitely an amazing knot!

There are quite a few, but keep in mind that there are a lot of pros to using the single loop Alpine Butterfly as well! As for the this double loop variant, it can be used for rigging in situations where you need to connect to different systems from one spot on your rope (one system on each loop); if you connect one system or climber to both loops at the same time, it will serve as a redundant TIP (tie in point) because, even if one loop were to fail, the other would still hold the system or climber; you can make the loops extra long (and even different sizes) so that two poles can be rigged with equal force; similarly, you could us it as a Y-Hang with very large loops at two fixed anchors, creating a redundant anchor system either at the end or middle of a rope; you can use it as a really bulky and secure midline stopper knot or at the end of a rope instead; you can use it for creating extra secure, redundant canopy anchors or basal anchors by using them in a "running" fashion; with this particular tying method (I posted two different tying methods for this knot today; both Shorts; so check out the other one if you haven't already), you can easily add loose hardware, such as rings or rigging plates, onto a single loop Alpine Butterfly if you forgot to run the hardware through the rope before setting the line, which results in hardware that is equalized between two strands versus just being held by one; it's easier to untie after it has been heavily loaded than the single loop AB due to the fact that the knot has a bulkier strand structure; it can be used to isolate two core shots anywhere on a rope should it get damaged, versus just the one core shot that a single loop AB would allow you to isolate, allowing a climber to continue using their rope safely without having to cut it and connect the two strands with a bend; it's perfect for situations where you need to create a traverse the requires that it be pulled back and forth over a crevasse or canyon by someone one each side in order to allow for multiple people to cross since a carabiner could be connected to each loop and pulled from opposite sides, or from both sides at the same time, since the knot is omnidirectional (can be pulled in any direction)... Haha, shall I go on? This knot is pretty underrated and super useful for a variety of situations and applications! I admittedly do not use it a whole lot, but trust me when I say that this knot is worth learning! If you're a climber of any discipline, you'll almost certainly come up with a reason --- or perhaps an excuse --- to use it! =-D

@@Knot-orious I like the uses related to redundant tie in point as a aspiring solo climber. Trees. Thank you thank you for the response!

If you have any questions regarding tree climbing, as you likely know already, I know A LOT about this discipline of climbing, and would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have -- or offer advice. I can always be reached privately at [email protected] with any enquiries you may have! Or if you simply want to discuss knots, friction hitches, or climbing systems, I'd be more than happy to speak with you! I always enjoy getting to know my viewers/subscribers and I'm always available to help! 😊

Than the first method you mean?

@@Knot-orious yup

The only problem with this method is that you can't connect loose hardware to it and it often results in loops that are out of place, or strands crossed over where they shouldn't be, and that's just kind of annoying. Having said that, if you take your time dressing and setting, the knot should come out just fine. Cross strands aren't ideal, and ever-so-slightly weaken any knot that hasn't been dressed and set properly, however, it's hardly going to make it unsuitable for life support applications or for rigging. Just difficult to rig off each strand separately, for example, if the loops are crossed. The first method almost always results in a properly dressed/set knot, and it's nice to be able to install hard ware. You could, feasibly, install hardware using this second method, however, you'd have to run the hardware piece down the entire length of the rope...twice. Or atleast run as much rope as is required to reach to location of where you want the knot. Anyways, that's my two cents. haha

That's excellent! I'm so excited to hear that yet another person has decided to try out and stick with one of my friction hitches! This friction hitch is definitely in my top 10 or 15 of all time that I've created! It's very simple, compact, grabs readily and, due to the knotting below the coil, it isn't very prone to binding! I often use it on my lanyard, or sometimes as my climbing hitch. Glad it's working so welll for you on your buckstrap for work positioning, and keeping you safe aloft! Spread the word! Thanks for letting me know, for updating me, for using one of my hitches, and for commenting! I appreciate it!

Thank you very much! Yes, it's actually pretty easy to untie after being heavily loaded. Easier than the single loop variant as far as untying. Less prone to jamming due to the extra bulk. Glad you enjoyed my demo! Thanks for commenting! =-D

Wow! I think another fisherman made a comment about this being a knot with certain nautical applications, and they also stated that the knot was extremely strong until released. I can't remember specifically what they said, but thanks for sharing this really unique use case for this knot! It goes without saying that, more often than not, a large majority of the world's most popular, strong, secure, effective knots almost always have multiple way with which they are used! It makes A LOT of sense that this knot would be use to secure and release huge bags of fish, etc. Fascinating contribution! Thanks for commenting!

Yes, this is probably one of its most popular applications as it has adjustable loops versus the usual fixed loops exhibited by the bowline and most bowline varients. The loops can also be pulled together, with its adjustable loops perfectly equalizing under load. Or you can use it as part of a self-equalizing Y-Hang. There are tons of uses for this knot. Thanks for commenting!

The Alpine Butterfly is the best choice for an in-line stopper knot.

@@Knot-orious Used it last night in training, as such. thank you!

@@user-ei2nv6rk3d The Alpine Butterfly or the In-Line Figure 8? Either way, good for you for learning a new knot and putting it into actual use/practice! Be sure to check out my long form content if you haven't already. My shorts usually simply compliment my long form content and help to promote those videos and my channel. Typically there is WAY more info, and slower tying demonstrations, in my longer form videos! =-D

@@Knot-orious Alpine

I'm not sure what you mean. Are you talking about using it as a friction saver for DRT/MRS?

This is for SRT/SRS. Never heard of anyone climbing on a Blake's SRT/SRS, so that's why I ask.

Haha, I know, right? I've decided to name him Curious George lol

Thanks a lot! I'm so happy you enjoyed my video! Thanks for commenting! =-D

Firstly, thank you! I did include the ring in the double loop Alpine Butterfly in the first tying demo.

I meant the second tying method ​@@Knot-orious

@@j-jlevy Gotcha. Thre is a way to use that method to install a ring, but it's not very straightforward as far as my understanding is concerned. You'd have the feed the ring through the last two strands and you wrap them around your hand. Meaning You'd have to feed it through your entire rope TWICE for it to work! So it wouldn't be a midline hardware installation! Great comment!

Cool, thanks. I'll try to figure something out

@@j-jlevy I'll play around with it as well to see if I can come up with something for the second tying method that will allow for simple installation of hardware! Hope you're feeling better, buddy!

I really appreciate you and your comment! Thank you! I always do my best to go slowly, clearly, and concisely! Because not everyone is a knot expert! Some people really need the pace to be slowed down and to have everything explained! Even experienced, obsessed knot heads, like myself, tend to enjoy the discussion and the slower pace! Anyways, I digress! I'm a rambler! Thanks for your positive comment and support! I genuinely appreciate it! =-D

Thank you so much! This is easily one of my favorite knots, even though (as mentioned in the video) I rarely actually use it. This is a great knot for situations when you need to separate two anchors onto one rope, or isolate two core shots close together, or when you want a single anchor point to be spread out between two loops for extra security. I'm also pleased that you like my mnemonic (that was the word I was looking for; thank you!). Because pulling the loop through the "X" will result in a completely different knot, and I'm uncertain as to how well it will hold up. The double Alpine Butterfly is, for sure, a life supporting knot. Therefore, tying it correctly is of the utmost importance! The reason I put this video out so soon after my Pulley Saver video is because the Pulley Saver video was performing quite poorly (same with the Short I made for it), which isn't that surprising considering it's ultra niche. I will be making Shorts for each tying method for the Double Alpine butterfly in the next day or so, so keep an eye out for those! As one of my most loyal subscribers, you are now privy to insider information! It takes a lot of work to film and edit Shorts, even though they are only 60 seconds or less long! They usually take way more takes than my long form content, but, once filming is done, I have the fun part: editing! I'm always trying to improve my edits and genuinely enjoy editing! Sorry for the lengthy reply. I'm just trying to include you in my thought/action process because you've been around for so long and thought you might like to feel like an inclusive part of my community! =-D

Thank you so much! Yes, this knot is pretty awesome! Easily the best mid-line, omni-directional knot (whether single or double loop)! Glad you like my rhyme to help people remember which side to use during the tying process! Thanks for commenting! 🙏

Are you the same guy who inspired me to edit a video about third hands almost a year ago? If so, thank you for your long term subscription to my channel! I recognize the face, but not he username. Did it change? Maybe I just haven't been paying attention. Anyways, if it's you, then thank you!

​@Knot-orious, yes, it's me 😂. Glad to see you're still @ it!

​@@imaphxaznative Haha, I knew it! I'm excellent with faces, but not as adept with names! Anyways, thanks again! Take care of yourself! The drive is still alive when it comes to content creation! I'm addicted! =-D

Haha, that's funny. Yeah, it takes a bit more effort than a ring to ring friction saver, but once you get the hang of it, you can install it pretty quickly. The main downside is that it requires 4x the length of rope to install it, whereas a ring to ring only requires 2x. Unless you use it as a spar anchor. That's where I think it really shines. You can just wrap it around a spar and go to work. Thanks for the praise for the dedication to content uploads. I do my best. About a year ago, thought I would run out of ideas, and here I am, almost one year later, with seemingly endless content. It's not endless, though. With my move, I'm working hard each week to put out a new video. Much love, `Knotorious

Thank you so much!

Be sure to check out the full length video linked in the description! Thanks for commenting!

I wish I could tell you, but I didn't splice it! It's a special RIT that has had its original core removed and replaced with Dyneema. My friend, Brocky, the creator of the Sticht friction hitch, made it for me! He's a legendary production climber who also mentored me for six months and taught me half of what I know about friction hitches because he was just as obsessed as I am with hitches. But ain't she a beauty? I love that hitch cord. I try not to climb on it and just use it in situtations where it will be used in a stationary position, to avoid getting "burn marks" on it (the black stuff that forms on hitches when used for climbs.

I'm honestly the type of climber who believes everyone is responsible for doing their own research. I'm not a chaperone. Anyone can do further research on this knot and assess its level of dangerousness for themselves. It exists for a reason and that reason is up to the individual choosing to use it. Who are you to decide what is useful and what is outright useless? There's no arguing it can be dangerous; more dangerous than most other methods. But you won't see me coddling amateur climbers on my channel. People need to do the footwork to educate themselves, like any responsible climber, and have a professional, or experienced person, with them before they try anything new. Nothing new to see there; that's the basic principle for staying safe for any climbing discipline.

Haha, I wish I agreed. This was almost 1.5 years ago. Now I can fly up a rope so much faster and better. Here's me rope walking about a year ago. I greatly improved in a short time! =-D kzbin.info-pJiE0c6h4M?feature=share Thanks for commenting! Hope you're doing well! Hope your music hobby is taking off!

Thanks, JJ! Four times?! Damn! I believe you, too! That's awesome! It's definitely packed with tons of information! I put A LOT of work into this. You should see the edits on my editing software! It looks like a Tetris rainbow of clips, comments, music, voice audio, etc.! Much love your way!

Any manufacturer of any Figure 8 would tell you it can't be used this way, but that would be just to avoid liability. Professionals often use hardware in safe ways that the manufacturer doesn't condone simply because they want to keep uses to a minimum for simplicity reason on the legal end. As long as you have a rated Figure 8, and as long as you use a big enough limb to avoid cross loading, this is perfectly safe as far as I'm concerned. Especially if you use a steel Figure 8. I've seen this done by professional arborists, which is where I got the inspiration from. Great question! If the limb isn't as big or bigger than the one in this video, I'd probably use a ring instead. I have a video about how to do that if you are unfamiliar. Ultimately, it's up to your own, personal, discretion as to how you use your devices, hardware, and softwares! =-D

I see what you're talking about. I'm not concerned. People know what I mean by "ALPHA Knot;" AKA it's a premiere, superior knot compared to others. It's just a name I came up with. The terms in the NSFW website refer to alphas and omegas as people, not knots. So I still have the imaginary rights to Alpha knot haha Most people do their searches for KZbin videos directly on KZbin anyhow. Thanks for your concern and the heads up, though! =-D

This is far from a camping knot.

Haha, thanks. My parents hate the beard, but I told them it stays. Every time I shave, I look like a manchild and get psoriasis haha Not interested in shaving anymore than I have to anyways. I'm a tree climber. We rock beards. I consider it PPE (personal protective equipment). It's like my saddle or my helmet! It protects me from looking like a little boy hahha Glad you enjoyed the video. Sorry it was so long, but you know me --- I'm thorough and obsessed! =-D

Your factual inaccuracies amuse me lolol funnay

​@Knot-orious Well the sarcasm was meant to be comical so mission accomplished.

I understood, sir. Thank you, for the humor!

Haha, perhaps! Thanks for the great comment!

Thank you so much! =-D

Yeah, I'm used to doing hard retrievals and just catching the hardware as it falls. So much less effort than a soft retrieval! I mostly climb in wooded or grassy areas! I'm not in someone's back yard doing production work! So it's always easier to just catch the hardware as it falls!

Thank you, Tredas! This Short has blown up and really helped the visibility for my channel and it has grown my community! Thanks for the support and positive feedback! =-D

Yes, this is me going full autistic spectrum on one area of knowledge (I'm on the spectrum for those who are unaware), so strap in boys and girls; this will be a full length feature on pulley savers!

What do you think, could I use a Petzl Rollclip Z TL (Triactlock) instead the DMM PerfectO and the Pinto? Ok the Petzl don’t have bearings so it isn’t as smooth as the Pinto, but do you feel it? Great Video, as always. 👍

Sure, you could. But be mindful of that gate, especially when using against a spar going downward. You don't want that gate to open prematurely. I don't condone the use of a carabiner for a homemade pulley saver, but it has worked just fine for me. I know I'll probably get some flack from some people about that. But if you're careful, and keep the gate away from obstacles, I've had no issues. Even triact gates can open against objects, so be mindful of that. Having said that, professional arborists choke triact carabiner gets directly against spars in a running form for basic anchors all the time. So that's why I'm not all that concerned. Gate up and/or out! Just be cognizant of this reality. Ideally, use a sewn prusik directly connected to a pulley. You won't have midline connectivity, but it's safer. GREAT QUESTION!

The word is "bight." It's a knot term that refers to a U-shaped loop of rope or cordage.

@@Knot-orious thank you much

@Daniel_Callie You're very welcome!

A Daisy Chain (AKA Chain Sinnet) is a completely different knot. Although, they look and function very similarly! =-D

I'm sorry. Have you checked out the full video linked in the description? It might be easier to understand!

Good, I'm glad! Redundancy, even with knots, can add a TON of safety so long as you know how to tie those knots! Thanks for your comment!

Except this is used to help pull out natural redirects AFTER this redirect, and so pulleys help reduce friction ideally over rings. But rings would certainly help on a budget. You could use a sling as well. Most people have at least one pulley and a regular carabiner; that would work just fine as well!! Thanks for commenting!