Belay and Control Your Descent with the Munter Hitch - ITS Knot of the Week HD

Today we're continuing our Knot of the Week HD series with the Munter Hitch.
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[@jamescorcoran5868]

It's nice to see the old ways been shown. I've used it the first time 55 years ago very handy in an emergency as well, thank you

[@user-lg7gp6fg3g]

Love these knots!

[@AMC-eq3jr]

Q Tip: Transition to Super Munter - Bring three inches of the working end alongside the standing end. Rotate the carabiner until the working end rests on the two rear strands, then clip in.

[@garretr4488]

Love these vids! I've been learning so many new knots and when I use them all my friends wonder where I learned them all from, so thanks for that!

[@danpollard4210]

So cool simple elegant knots like this are so pleasing thanks much for the Munter hitch

[@kevinsimard]

This is a great hitch but should only be used as a last resort if used as a rappel device. It puts alot of stress on the sheath & twists you're rope a great deal.

[@jeffreyclutter8918]

It’s interesting you say that. In my rock climbing course it was the only belay method I ever knew about. I was using that knot for half a year lol. I can definitely see now tho knowing what a grigri is that this knot is a lot more prone to error.

[@kevinsimard]

@@jeffreyclutter8918 I would say It's a more advanced technique. Belay devices are great 👍

[@4-SeasonNature]

Thanks for the detailed explanation.

[@aaronreed2239]

"Keep control of the actual Munter itself. " I lost it! Lol

[@jackavoutisagouriz3465]

Whoop

[@ericc2053]

i had to use a munter hitch to rappel after dropping belay device just recently

[@dr.rongoldstein1633]

Nice to see you posting again

[@AldenRogers]

So yeah, that is the hitch... which orientation (side) should be use for the climber be on when in use?

[@mertman1]

Nice description

[@Spearfisher1970]

Would like to see a follow up to the spiral hitching video (wrapping a tubular object): how to them join additional pieces of cord or rope together if we only work with manageable lengths (while maintaining the tightness and pattern), or how best to work with a much longer length.

[@jackavoutisagouriz3465]

Amen

[@zachbrenner9959]

Air traffic controllers. That made me laugh.

[@mr.peanut2096]

that's the actual name

[@sayadeehayee2915]

ฟ ๅผอดิ ฟดกก

[@mrschwartzmc]

It's a backup to a belay or rappel device. NOT a replacement. Also, when you say "can cause rope twist" do you mean to say "will cause rope twist"?

[@WHQ556]

I know nothing about descending with rope...but an accidental reverse could send someone plummeting to their demise, no?

[@dragonnorway]

That is true with all friction descending methods without mechanical lock(for example Petzl ID), but you would almost certainly combine this with a prusik knot to have a "failsafe"!

[@mrschwartzmc]

As long as it's loaded it's not gonna accidently reverse. Letting go of the rope will ruin your whole day.

[@1004firefighter]

ㅎㅎ굿 Good

[@briananderson6758]

As a lineman, we call this a burn knot

[@garymccreath2773]

Lead carabiner? You made that up

[@minbiswa244]

😍😍😍 love it

[@alaskankare]

I dont know if I missed it but does this have a stop in it? Or do you need to use a prussic attached to stop the line? The line looked like it fed thru by just pulling one line?

[@aaronreed2239]

The belayer is the stop!

[@richardcharity1571]

You can put an autobloc or prussick under the brake hand as a backup in case the belayer loses control somehow

[@4-SeasonNature]

Or use an ATC Guide belay device to rapell on both strands of the rope IF you are solo. Also use a Prusic for safety in case YOU lose control of the rope

[@FyrFytr998]

Just a note. Use as large of a carabiner as you have available to you.

[@danpollard4210]

Good idea thanks,I'll remember that

[@mr.peanut2096]

lead carabiner isn't a thing

[@6614vb]

Nice vid's

[@JB5D]

Found out about the "Munter Hitch" via Dean Potter (rip)

[@frogdogify]

Great to tag a heavy load off of a tower as well

[@AMC-eq3jr]

Hard boiled Tip: Transition to Super Munter - Bring three inches of the working end alongside the standing end. Rotate the carabiner until the working end rests on the two rear strands, then clip in.

[@guessowii]

​@AMC-eq3jr any videos on this?

[@glennalexon1530]

Would be a better demo if you oriented the biner to the belayer, instead of upside down.

[@Big_AlMC]

Just flip your phone/computer. Duh

[@RahulKumar-nc5qr]

cool

[@rickhaller3328]

You didn’t mention anything about how to brake while descending.

[@climbing200]

My shameless plug is, know when and when not to use this knott. It takes practice to know just what it takes to use this knott, and what it can do to your rope, depending on load

[@bmzaron713]

It is so similar to a clove hitch

[@kevinsimard]

Brian Z Its half a clove hitch.

[@mrschwartzmc]

They are both knots.

[@bmzaron713]

@@mrschwartzmc hitches

[@amoledor]

What carabiner is that?

[@kaimcguire5086]

this is similar in design. www.rei.com/product/107420/metolius-steel-auto-lock-carabiner However Metolius gear tends to be heavy. I use a Petzl Sm'D for rappel setups and I really like it.

[@drqazlop]

This can be dangerous info. It would best to show it in a more real scenario and show how it can go wrong. Should probably have doubled it with an explained use of prusik or similar hitch as a backup to the human hand. Again, this is dangerous information.

[@drqazlop]

Also that sling/strap, is a bad way to represent a harness.

[@ToNzHoLtZ]

AKA dead man hitch .

[@maxmikkelsen166]

HOLTZ SURVIVAL more like last resort belay device. it is good to know if you drop a belay device or the belay device breaks

[@dragonnorway]

Prusiks are your friend!