[ Back To Basic 攀樹基本野 ] Climbing Hitch Tutorial 攀樹摩擦繩結- 8 basic Eye To Eye Hitch

[@sterlingfletcher7801]

Best video of friction hitches on KZbin! Thank you for the no non- sense tutorial.

[@OptimalOpinion]

Which is strongest ?

[@tuberider1171]

great stuff - here's the time stamps for anyone want a quick reference 0:05 VT (Valdotain Tresse) 1:09 Schwabisch 3:15 Michoacan 4:19 Knut 5:19 Cornell Hitch 6:32 Catalyst Hitch

[@rickhaller3328]

I really like the fast, then slow demonstration. Also, I like no talking. Easy to follow and understand. Saw a couple of new ones I haven’t seen anyone else do before. Thanks !

[@KeepItSwift]

Thank you, much appreciated video. Needed a quick refresher and tying comparison. Didn’t know about the Enzyme hitch, so +1 in the arsenal 😁!

[@aceadventurescotland]

Nice demo. I use VT mostly on mechanical advantage systems for rafting when recovering wraps or doing pendulum portages with heavy loads. Also in some canyoning. Be great if you voiced over the advantages and disadvantages of each and their best use. Cheers.

[@knottybynaturetreeca]

Great job, so clearly illustrated I won't ever have to yell at anybody ever again for tying one off incorrectly! Those last two are all I've been sharing with climber friends, both are great!

[@miguelsanchez8238]

WOW what an excellent instructional video! Thanks. Definitely the best video out there for tying friction hitches.

[@tomlynch9706]

Knut H is my daily now, easy to tie/ dress preforms very well thus far. Coming from the Distel or VT. Some times it is good just to mix it up I find as hitch cord can develop some funny memory. More so after a wet day or real fast burn. Rubbing / rolling any glaze on rough bark can help add some life and better feel. I still need to take some time to give the following a fair shake. I tend to forget exactly how to tie them. 4. Michoacan 6. Cornell Hitch 7. Catalyst Hitch 8. Enzyme Hitch Thanks for sharing, saved this to my phone for future rec climbs! This is a very clear demonstration, well done!!!

[@ArborJason]

Tom Lynch Thanks for watching and comment. I love knot too and working great.

[@TreeCamper]

Michoacan is basically a Blake's except you only pass the end back through one of the wraps and clip the eye back into the biner

[@bryantm6]

0:05 VT 1:10 Schwabisch 2:15 Distel 3:15Michoacan 4:20 Knut 5:20 Cornell 6:35 Catalyst 7:35 Enzyme

[@RamandikaPutra]

I like this video! And i inspired to make some video like this on my channel, let's check kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYjEZnmXeKikjKM

[@rikrdomoraes5425]

enzyme is an excellent in, the only one that works even in dynamic strings

[@andrewbahr1921]

Hey dummy, he already did that

[@charlesdang2557]

I love the get down to business presentation and the indexing by time. Very useful reference. I appreciate how you left the opinions up to the community. Zero hubris. This is exactly what I was expecting when watching your video. Great job!

[@hugoenriquez9306]

This is one of the best videos y learn two knots and I use them most the the time one for my line yard and the oteronan for reposition with my rope thanks man

[@Huzzunga]

Distel & Schwabish on a Notch Fusion wrench and Teheran combo. Great video

[@juancarlosfernandez5442]

Excepcional vídeo. Muy bien planteada la visualización y la docencia. Y una buena colección de esta familia de nudos.

[@jasonfeazel3806]

I absolutely love this video it has helped me out so much thank you. Climb safe and God bless.

[@RC-Heli835]

Thanks for sharing! Its always best if you do it at the tree and climb a bit even if its a few feet!

[@LatinLegion]

Great video! For sure I will try some of them. I started with the Blake's hitch, then I switched to distel but the rope I use is old and that hitch bites the rope to much giving a hard time to go up. So I found the buchman's hitch on KZbin. I tried it, I loved it and since then is my hitch to go up. Although to work around the tree I still use the distel.

[@TreeCamper]

I use knut, michoacan, distel mostly. I started with the VT but tend not to use it much anymore because I find it has a lot of sit back.

[@DailyDoing]

Nicely done! The black background and different colored rope help immensely.

[@doncook3584]

VT Was too fast even the slow version and the demonstrator turn the rope around so it wasn’t clear when making the first grade if the tub goes over the bottom or the bottom goes over the top

[@YouTubeClimb]

It's nice to watch the video slowly.

[@you2tooyou2too]

The value of this simple presentation to me, is that there are dozens of such one-way hitches, that vary in performance (sometimes significantly) depending on the relative variables of diameter, stiffness, slickness, and stretch between the hitch and the line, and the loads, control needed, and situational parameters. Most folk will be able to experiment with these options, and select a couple of them to master for most of your specific needs. Thank you.

[@johnkomosa4089]

30 seconds into this video, I stopped and made my 1st climbing knot hitch, with 2 shoe strings one tied to the curtain rod above, ah ha. It slid up good and had a real good bite with a tug pull down. I could see I was a little off but it looked pretty good and held very well. I can see where the slight give as the sliding hitch tightens up is like a shock absorber and will lesson injury as the rope goes taught, it gives a little, thats good, Give but no slip. Great video Thanks, I am off and running,, or maybe crawling for now, no hurry.

[@prestonjoyner8344]

thank you for sharing I'm a saddle hunter and I will be trying the VT on my linesmen belt it self tends with one hand .

[@DaveyLuckky]

Just refreshed my setup, for the new season. I was on VT. But going to go with distel and see how the grab and sit back is. seemed a bit better for my thick prusik cordage. Also grabbed a triple attachment swivel micro pulley the Hydra.

[@hrshighriseservices]

Great Video. Regards from Ecuador.

[@benjaminchen1964]

I like the Cornell hitch as it seems to grab well but release freely when pressure is off just like the VT & can tie with less length. Also, I like the almost symmetrical form as in the distel hitch.

[@KosMachines]

Check it on your own rope and see which hitch works best. I have one rope that the Cornell takes a full 6 inches to grab, yet the other grabs instantly.

[@陈丽-e4k]

好多都未見過.用來用去都係v.t同Distel.Thanks for sharing!

[@ArborJason]

係呀，最後兩個我都係最近先學識，多謝支持

[@billjenko6407]

I am using a Schwabisch or Distal (they work about the same) on the harness, a Bachmann (not shown here) for the leg loops, and a Pusik on my safety line to the harness for climbing the mast alone on my sailboat using the jib and main halyards as static lines. I could use mechanical ascenders but they all seem to do more damage to the halyards than the knots do. I descend using these knots as well.

[@MritieunjayKumar]

Please give pro and con of each of the knots,and then your video will be number 1.

[@RamandikaPutra]

I like this video! And i inspired to make some video like this on my channel, let's check kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYjEZnmXeKikjKM

[@quick04sti]

It's been my personal experience that while you may have a preference of which hitch you prefer. The eye to eye is what really dictates the hitch needed due to melting point length, Dia. And the stiffness of the eye to eye.

[@Scheib907]

Nice video, I learned a few new tricks. 🔥

[@Rezorcful]

Great video! You and Richard Mumford are my go to knot guys

[@TreeCamper]

Richard is tha man

[@vincentmunoz7957]

Enzyme hitch looked pretty cool

[@madtowncookie1]

ive been using the Valdotian tresse but im going to give the Swabisch a try as it closely resembles the way we attach a prusik when doing tech rescue

[@Scootchels]

Great video. Could use some guidance on properties and usage on each.

[@keithklassen5320]

Thing is, there are too many variables between different ropes, different eye-to-eyes, and different climbing styles. Some people get used to one and can't stand any of the others, while some people like one for one purpose, another for another. The VT could probably be said to be the least grabby of them, so it's more likely to slip if it's not tied with enough windings, not dressed perfectly, or used with a glazed and slippery eye-to-eye. On the other hand, if it is tied and dressed well on the right loop, it's *very* responsive. A lot of the more grabby tresses aren't as responsive. I climbed for 2yrs and I used a VT almost exclusively. I tried a few of the other tresses out, couldn't make them stop grabbing and over-tightening. Some people can't stand the VT for their own use, they often say it's too loose, too slippery, too touchy. As my loop became worn and glazed, I had to add one or two windings to my VT to keep it from slipping.

[@davidwarren719]

Essentially-if you’re climbing-they’re All accomplishing the same tasks You may want to use one or the other depending on what sort of line you’re on. For instance, in the vertical world I generally use the VT. I have a buddy that I go out with occasionally, and his line is significantly thinner and slipperier than my usual line is. Since I use the same eye-to-eyes on both lines, I often use a grabbier Tresse when I’m on the thinner line. On another angle of the question, some of the Tresses are more optimal for different uses. For instance in the scenario of a haul system, or aid climbing-I may use the VT for “down” operations due to its responsiveness, and I may use a Distel or a Schwabish (which is just an asymmetric prusik by the way) during “up” operations. The bottom line is that when you decide which line you’re going to be climbing on, What task you need accomplished, and what material you’re going to be using to make the friction hitch, only THEN do you decide which hitch will be most appropriate That’s why some people learn several species of Tresse-more tools in the box for more tasks and obstacles. In my personal practice though, I make progress captures using the Distel, or some modified asymmetric prusik, and I do everything else with a VT. That’s generally with 8mm technora sheathed nylon on either an 11.2 mm line or a 9.5 mm.

[@kevinsimard]

Val de tin. Not exactly tied how I was shown but definitely works the best for me in rope access. Also called a Frenchman's hitch around here. I like it because it's alot easier to unload then all the hitches shown here. Does have a tendency to elongated double it's leght so not very compact.

[@duggydugg3937]

I like the distel.. used exclusively when I was in the tree service.. never gave me a problem... Course you always wanted to tie a stop knot in the bottom end of your rope

[@OptimalOpinion]

YES !!! I wanted this !!! Which is strongest ?

[@Raxilla]

Never heard of the Enzyme, Cornell, Knut or Catalyst. Thank you.

[@donaldsantos1753]

Great tie.

[@benjaminchen1964]

Cool!!! I want to try the Knut hitch & Cornell when I get a chance. I like the Distel but went back to the Swabish but the former doesn't grab enough & the other grabs too much, esp. W/5 coils instead of 4. A lot of climbers swear by the Valdotain Tresse as it seems to grab & release smoothly. I think I will like some of these options!

[@maychavez9599]

Están geniales los llaveros que están colgados en la puerta 👌

[@charlessalisbury4237]

Thank you for helping me

[@italianlawyer6308]

n Italy we use a rope ring, not all the knots you show can be made with a rope ring. However they are very interesting, I'll try them.

[@danielbell837]

where can i find the background music!!!??? it’s sooooooooo dope!!! please let me know!!!!!

[@benjaminchen1964]

F**k, mind BLOWN!!! Just when I knew the basic 4 (Swabish, Distel, VT & Michotain tresse) I see some more that I want to try. I know a lot of climbers that stick with what they know but definitely interesting to see & learn new knots.

[@robertstroh4803]

Thanks for the video

[@Thetreefella]

Great video!!!! New subscriber... Love the channel. 👊👍

[@ArborJason]

Love you . The huge supporting

[@joemurdick456]

Thank you. I've watched this many times now. The problem I'm having is keeping distance between my rope wrench and my climbing hitch. I've resorted to attaching my double teather to the top hole of my triple attachment pulley and I use the bottom one for my harness. I go back and forth between using the middle hole and the loop on the teather for my chest harness. I'm new to this. I use a Notch" Jet Step " foot ascender and a "HAAS" knee ascender . Really feel a little out of sort without my spikes. Any suggestions for a " GRASSHOPPER " I do this recreational mostly. Occasionally setting Zip Lines and/or cutting low limbs off trees to clean them up.

[@เดือนโคมกระจ่าง]

Thank you sir.

[@vincentmunoz7957]

Wow never seen half of these

[@Cholton222]

Ive been on a 4/2 VT for like the last 2yrs.

[@alltreesconsidered]

Looks like your VT is an XT. VT crosses under first braid right?

[@lucfournier3939]

I will try catalist tomorrow it looks lik it gives a GREAT bend i climbing rope.🖐

[@jorgenmalmstedt4030]

I thought so too. Have you tried it? Maybe when you're in wet conditions it will work better...

[@smiter3919]

but what are the pros and cons of each? applications?

[@nightyman9898]

Vielen Dank!

[@Yostaltepetl]

Can I use only any of those knots to climb? I mean attach my harness to the end of the knot without any other stuff in between.

[@robertrenelle4629]

clear presentation, but needs explanation s pros cons uses

[@tonepemberton2744]

Where did you get the little saw key chains

[@ArborJason]

those are souvenirs from competition

[@cesspool1676]

Great vid...subscribed.

[@brianbeasley704]

Thank you!!!!! Best on web

[@tomaschmelik8838]

Is there a possibility to use some of these prusik hitches for ascending in SRT? For example in combination with lanyard to use this to attach yourself to the main line? Just wondering, glad to see other opinions of course

[@paulcrave3112]

I started using a Michoacán instead of a distal because it breaks much easier after being out under load. My only concern is that after breaking, it sometimes wants to slide down the rope before catching when trying to reload. I wish there were a description of each of these knots as to their different characteristics.

[@XxtwichedxX]

Add a wrap/ make sure you got short legs. Long legs add unwanted slack to the knot=creeper hitch.

[@paulcrave3112]

@@XxtwichedxX I use a Catalyst hitch now. Grabs right away and breaks easily.

[@TangoDeltaDelta]

Are any of these stronger or safer than the others?

[@TreeCamper]

There's no easy answer for that. They are all strong if you are using proper equipment. It's more about which ones are grabbing correctly for the type of climbing line and hitch cord. The michoacan, knut, catalyst and enzyme seem to be the grabbiest. More isn't always better. You want a balance. I'm finding that the catalyst and enzyme work better clipped in 180 degrees from what is show.

[@benjaminchen1964]

Yes, I like the Swabish but it cinches so tight it's hard to tend slack even with micro pulley so I went to the Valdotain Tresse b/c it releases better. I don't know if I like all the looping around itself unless it helps extend the life of your eye splice. I end up having flat spots in mine & try to wash them to get them round again.

[@cornwallextreme]

Great video. Currently use a distel hitch on a hitch climber. But I find if it rains, or after a longish decent, it really binds up and its difficult to pull slack through or release. Anyone have any advice or an alternative (other than a zigzag etc)

[@ArborJason]

You may try Michoacan. I got the experience same as you.

[@pastelambong]

Do you have tutorials on traversing?

[@hatalee1]

正❤

[@РоманШарапов-ь9й]

Отличный ролик!

[@MrChuckielewis]

Which hitch do you prefer for SRT and what length of eye-to-eye do you like to use with the catalyst and enzyme hitches? I've always just run a VT with my rope wrench but am looking to switch to something that has a little more bend to it now that I'm switching from an 11.7mm climb line to an 11mm. Thanks for the great video!

[@ArborJason]

Chuck Lewis Chuck Lewis Chuck Lewis Thanks for watching. I do like to use as short as possible length eye-to-eye, I would splice my own eye-to-eye around 25”. I use 1.michoacan 2.knut 3.cornell on DdRT and SRT. They are shorter than VT so I can make the system tiny and compact. 11mm rope is great for SRT.

[@murxermurxer2518]

Thanks!

[@sダイスケ-k7d]

this will be my bible

[@buntbar2438]

Wrap the working end around three times, then do any possible hitch underneath and connect both ends with a carabiner....😆

[@Raxilla]

That's the basic recipe for any hitch. Crosses and wraps.

[@codymoncrief8478]

Sweet

[@jonathonms4906]

What is the best one

[@wiln2lrn]

Awesome video Is there a knot that works best for a 240lb guy

[@arboristtycurrie1380]

I'm about 230lbs right now. I use a vt almost daily. Sometimes you have to set the hitch yourself a few times while weighting it to get it to set. But it'll hold me most days.

[@christophersprague1279]

Hey man just curious witch hitch you think is the best. Always grabs and tends well.? I have experience with the first 3. But not the others so talking about those 1s.

[@ArborJason]

thank you for your comment. Those hitch is same purpose that increase friction on the rope of system. My choice of eye to eye hitch is depending easy release and easy tension. Base on these two points to choose one hitch on your rope and eye to eye tail. Different type of rope ,Different type of eye to eye tail, Different length of eye to eye , Different combination bring different results. I tried every hitch on my system and chose one of them.

[@kellytjandra5064]

Where can i buy that poison ivy rope? Thanks

[@bjooo]

Damn, always thought I was climbing with a Knut, was in fact a Chaocan. Need to test those other knots !!!

[@davidhunt9477]

I want those chainsaw keychains.

[@lumberjaketreeservicellc4002]

I'm still trying to figure out the loop swoop and pull from years ago. Do they have Velcro friction hitches? Haha

[@jordanjg563]

Could be useful to mention the purpose of each variant, best regards.

[@danvanhoosen3086]

For the Schwabisch Hitch, does it hurt the integrity if you wrap 5 times around instead of 4?

[@ArborJason]

Times of Wrapping is depending the climber's weight and the friction of the rope & eye-to-eye. More weight more wrap.

[@stephenlawlor211]

Hi Jason ! Enjoying the tutorial videos ! Good work ! I love the chainsaw key rings ! Thnx Stephen ! Wow ! Never seen the Cornell, Enzyme hitch or the catalyst hitch before ! Where did they come from ? Thnx again !

[@ArborJason]

Thanks Stephen, They're so cute.

[@stephenlawlor211]

ArborJason : hehe yes ! A bit hard to sharpen the chains tho ! 🤔😂

[@ArborJason]

@@stephenlawlor211 You are right, it is very blunt thats why my finger never getting hurt.

[@stephenlawlor211]

ArborJason 😂 so true ! Work safe !

[@ArborJason]

I learn enzyme and catalyst from Isaac Paschal

[@christianarcos4333]

What kind of eye to eye is that beeline?

[@jacobball6013]

I use this system daily and it never fails. below are links to the equipment i use. Hitch Climber Rapide Pulley - amzn.to/2LHk87T Rope Logic Beeline Prusik - amzn.to/34EGK1q

[@campinghack0675]

Just ... thank you.

[@cris7382]

👍👍👍

[@ediambrocio6629]

ok ok , just we need to know how and went to use itch one of those?

[@ArborJason]

Those hitch is same purpose that increase friction on the rope of system. My choice of eye to eye hitch is depending easy release and easy tension. Base on these two points to choose one hitch on your rope and eye to eye tail. Different type of rope ,Different type of eye to eye tail, Different length of eye to eye , Different combination bring different results. I tried every hitch on my system and chose one of them.

[@Alessandrovert]

Obrigado

[@Capnmax]

Is there any functional difference between these and how they hold or slide?

[@XxtwichedxX]

Some are grippier, some are smoother, some have a tendency to tighten, some have a tendency to loosen. The important part is the hitch cord HAS to be the right size. And the finished knot shouldn't have legs longer than an inch, if it does, add a wrap. Most guys use the VT because you combine wraps and braids to use the entire length whether it's a 26 or a 36 inch cord

[@harmonyinmotion2021]

@@XxtwichedxX Hi Rob - newbie here. Can you learn me as to why the legs should not be longer than an inch? TIA!

[@XxtwichedxX]

The legs re-enter the hitch, creating a lot of slack in the wraps= not as grippy. This typically happens after long ascents.

[@VanTran-kt6rw]

Where can I buy the splice eye to eye that you have there. Is it 24” ?

[@ArborJason]

Hi Van, I spliced the eye-to-eye around 25”

[@ShainSaw1210]

I use the vt going to try enzyme

[@cris7382]

👍👍👍❤️

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate!

[@knotsandcues]

yeah dude - like it - thanks for sharing. 問候 @knotsandcues

[@blazeweaver7467]

I just want to say the "monkey fist" is not a friction hitch! Old timers are referring to a Blake's hitch or taut line. A monkey fist is a stopper knot or a way to put weight on the end of a rope to throw it farther(higher)... I mean google exists so...

[@徐建國-k6j]

請問這些抓結使用上有什麼差別？哪一個最好用？

[@ArborJason]

你好，我比較常用Knut 及Michoacan，會較為短少，方便使用。繩結選擇在乎攀樹繩及雙眼繩的配搭，可以用同一條攀樹繩及雙眼繩嘗試每一個繩結，測試鬆緊程度及流暢度。

[@徐建國-k6j]

@@ArborJason 感謝您！！

[@cesarlara3579]

How i can find advantages of use for every kind?

[@ArborJason]

Cesar Lara thank you for your comment. Those hitch is same purpose that increase friction on the rope of system. My choice of eye to eye hitch is depending easy release and easy tension. Base on these two points to choose one hitch on your rope and eye to eye tail. Different type of rope ,Different type of eye to eye tail, Different length of eye to eye , Different combination bring different results. I tried every hitch on my system and chose one of them.

[@cesarlara3579]

@@ArborJason Ok i’ll try them!

[@packmastergundogs]

What rope do you recommend for the eye to eye?

[@ArborJason]

I do love Donaghys Armor-Prus 8mm and as short as possible

[@josenavarro9538]

What kind a rope is the green one and size

[@ArborJason]

Armor-Prus 8mm

[@sambergeron3556]

Hey, where can I get those keys you have hanging in the background?

From the Stihl dealership. Cost a few euros.

[@t-bag4963]

Can someone please tell me why the heck the VT hitch is still taught wrong? Going over under, over under = guaranteed slippage. All true arborists I know that have been climbing for decades leave the top length on the top for all the wraps. Soooo much better

[@Zonedweller]

Nice knots, but do they work??

[@ArborJason]

Chad Burnett they also work but I usually use 1.michoacan 2.knut 3.cornell.