Best way to Coil Arborist Rope, Figure 8

[@bodang158]

Love your slow paced, methodical demonstration and great camera work. Made this tutorial very easy to follow unlike many others I've watched. Successfully coiled my first rope! Thank you

[@johnrieley1404]

Absolutely, he is a very good teacher. Showed us slowly the method including getting length of loops the same. Excellent presentation.

[@chadhanson3431]

This is the best tutorial I have watched on coiling a rope!

[@prioritytree]

Thanks man, that's a compliment.

[@randomanonymous9775]

Wow, so simple yet so genius. Thank you for this video, you just cut countless hours of fighting rope out of my future.

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

Excellent and much appreciated. Happy Holidays to you my Friend.

[@alexmelnua]

I want to sincerely thank the author of the video for the perfect technique for teaching the craft of tying a climbing (arborist) rope into a very convenient rope bay! Bravo! Bravo!! Bravo!!! 👍

[@TexasPatriotOffRoadAndOutdoors]

That was an excellent demo video. To the point, well spoken and clear! Thank you. I have been fighting with my 100’ boat anchor line for a year and now have a fix for it!!!

[@GREGGRCO]

When I saw the old guy my age, I stopped to watch !! Thank you very much. Love the truck. As an old tower dog, love to find tips and tricks; see how other professions do their job easier.

[@johnmajewski1065]

Excellent, thanks I never got going past the hand to make a figure 8 so simple, thanks. You untangled my rope life.

[@MrGadgt]

This is a great educational video. Genius way to wrap a rope. Thank you for taking the time to share your expertise!!!

[@falfield]

Outstandingly clear demonstration and explanation - thank you from England.

[@Phil27939]

It's easier through your instruction. Simply the best! Thank you.

[@NeufsVideos]

This is a very well done video. You modelled and explained how to do it exceedingly well. Thanks!

[@larryspiller6633]

Somewhat along this line here, I think throughout life I've spent half of my shop time coiling and uncoiling the same 50 feet of air hose, or so it felt like. Then one day something happened I should have done years before but always put it off. Got a hose reel. Life is better now. One day I'll master the cords and ropes thanks to Guys that put it out here. Bad habits are a real time taker.

[@WillN2Go1]

Terrific video. (What annoys me to no end is three years ago I was looking for this exact information on KZbin, and it took them all this time to finally add it to the list they send me. All the videos I found was someone doing it correctly but too fast to make sure what the method was.) I love your demonstration. I used to 'coil' it up with full size coils and then toss the end to demonstrate hockles (kinks) and a clean pay out. I've sailed with guys far more experienced than I am who make big pretty loops and end up with hockles everywhere. Even with a demonstration it's like they just don't want to change. I shrugged. Your boat, your method. On one of the hockle boats they really didn't get in the way too much... but they could have. You know as an arborist as I know as a sailor ropes are our business and our safety.

[@savage22bolt32]

People that don't slow down and actually teach, are probably just trying to let us know how wonderful they are. This is a well thought out video, and the whole game of climbing is based on clear thinking.

[@lukestonestreet6285]

Excellent tutorial. Exactly what i needed. Thankyou.

[@811stever]

You are very easy to listen to. Nice instruction... Thank You!

[@dennisclapp7527]

Your explaination reminds me of a 2nd Class Boatswain Mate I worked for as a very young deck force sailor way back in the ancient times. Thanks for sharing and your service.

[@waterboy8999]

I'm going to use this on mooring lines, thanks! Best wishes from Scotland

[@prioritytree]

Scotland! Well I'm half Irish, but I've alway wanted to visit Scotland

[@ericl2969]

For decades now, I've been using a method that works the same as what you show here and it is every bit as easy. For the first loop I use the same coiling technique that you showed, "coming in and going past your hand" as you described it, but for whatever reason, the loop formed is a circle. Then, for the next loop I grab the next section of rope with my feeding hand turned inside-out (or backhanded), and then lay the rope into the next loop by the exact same method as before. This imparts an opposite twist to that loop. The result is that the second loop looks exactly the same as the first, except that the tail-out portion of the loop is behind the feed-in portion, which is backward from the structure of the first loop. By alternating the "grab position" of my feeding hand, I alternate the feeding method for successive loops, creating an alternating series of "right-side out" and inside-out" loops. When it's done, it's a perfect series of circular loops, all coiled in the same direction, so it looks like it should contain twist and be a mess when it is pulled apart. But since every second loop is inside-out, the twist is completely cancelled (the same as within every one of your figure-eights), and the rope is completely without twist when pulled apart. No one ever showed me this method, but the need for it became obvious to me when I was a kid and I've been doing it that way ever since. I've always secured the completed coil with exactly the same method as what you showed here. For my whole life, I have absolutely cringed every time I see someone coiling a rope, extension cord, or garden hose in "the usual way", and I can't figure out why they don't understand what a twisted mess they are creating and that such twist is so easily avoided (the same as I figured out at about the age of 12). By the way, I love your truck. IHC trucks are my favorite, but we don't have them here anymore, since almost all trucks (of every brand) from those days have long since been devoured by road salt.

[@zktube]

I liked because it always shows the right direction of the end.... cheers!

[@archieprovan7859]

Sir you read the play! I thought I was going to catch you off guard with my pre climb rodeo rope flip tradition but nevermind! Nice work! I'll be trying this.

[@kimbarator]

Nicely done, that's some good teaching there !!!

[@collinarkin-cx4kf]

I learned from my Milwaukee County arborist uncle, who coils his ropes exactly the same way. Makes sense!

[@prioritytree]

Right on, Milwaukee arborist!

[@aceventura3935]

Love the video, very well done and I appreciate the every step explanation ! Thank you

[@tomjenni1555]

Great video....done right and at a pace I can follow.

[@stevenmccrickard1401]

New sub, thanks for the content. I found your video interesting and informative and look forward to watching more from your channel.

[@bgt1666]

Absolutely helpful and well explained.

[@chamanderCharChar]

ur like the dad I never had

[@Tenacious-Tiger]

I'm in my early 60s and I would call him Pops. 😁 As a new subscriber, I've learned something new every time I watch him. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@atomicburrito]

4:44 at 2x speed is glorious

[@adhesivehero]

Reminds me of one of my old scoutmasters, thanks for this

[@anomalyp8584]

Very clear! Which is tough when explaining ropes and knots! What I wonder is how you manage with the ends...they are not 'stowed' away neatly with this method

[@TheKsdoyle]

Awesome technique and explanation. Thanks.

[@advancednutritioninc908]

Great Job, well explained and demoed!! Liked !!

[@mikeyeager7328]

I love your old International.

[@brandynthurman]

Nice job love the truck!👍

[@DrLumpyDMus]

If you do that last king's head bit on a bight instead of the bitter end, you'll end up with adjustable backpack straps. Maybe not a concern for tree climbers. Handy as heck for climbers.

[@davedavies6518]

Great job on the explanation. loved the video.

[@twisterwiper]

Excellent explanation!

[@prioritytree]

Ok, well, show me the better way to coil a rope.?? The problem I've had with the Butterfly coil is it gets tangled easy and doesn't pay out that smooth. The super long coils are good for super long rope, but really tangle up when throwing an end off a cliff. (my experience). The method I am showing here is more for Arborists rather than Rock climbers or alpine mountaineers.

[@1stFlyingeagle]

Good stuff partner. Always looking for better than I am doing.

[@izzyallin7925]

Wow! That is amazing and so are you buddy, much appreciated 💪💪💪 Happy Holidays

[@treemands]

74 ish International 4x4 dump? I had one similar to that backinnaday. Good stuff. Subscribed.

[@prioritytree]

72! 1310 Series One Ton. Very rare indeed. 345 V8. 4 spd on the floor. New Process 205 Transfer case. Dump with PTO Hydraulic pump. Very slow tho, extremely low geared.

[@u.sonomabeach6528]

If you have a rope that isn’t quiet as relaxed as the one in this video, an trick to coax it into the figure 8 shape is to ‘hop’ it with your hand that isn’t holding the main bundle, with your ‘feeding’ hand just make a gentle whipping motion like you would to crack a whip but very gently and it tends to make a firmer rope go into position. The thrust with your hand pushes the bottom of the 8 into place and the down force of the whipping motion gives the rest of the slack you are feeding enough time to fall into your hand before the bottom spins back around and at that point the rope is resting on the previous wraps and stays in place…..if that makes sense

[@prioritytree]

yeah, stiff rope is more difficult to make a figure eight. Especially when it's new.

[@alfredoacostamarquez3623]

Muy buena técnica gracias por mostrarla

[@CarlosDiaz-t5s]

gracias por compartir tu tecnica donde puedo comprar una cuerda tan flexible

[@johnjriggsarchery2457]

Nice truck!

[@Carlostype]

Best explanation! 👍

[@juggernaut316]

the most relaxed rope

[@gunterbecker8528]

Excellent Sir

[@pappysproductions]

Great video

[@mikeyboy2154]

Outstanding clarity thanks so much. One question, why is James Caan doing a video on coiling rope?😀

[@reyreyquaza10]

LOL!

[@ttmt2971]

Great job.

[@sandersjones1577]

I like that man trouble free

[@victorgutierrez5826]

very good how to explain, I have a 150 feet rope and always a make circles and when un tide end up a tangle

[@ImaOkie]

Excellent instruction ok , but that truck is beautiful , old IH isn't it ? What year ?

[@prioritytree]

1972 IHC 1310 Series, Stock, 4WD Manual Trans 4 spd on the floor. Dana 80 in the Rear, Dana 70 up front. Manual locking hubs, 345 V8

[@berkman7040]

gerçekten teşekkür ederim,bu bilgi dolu video için

[@lst1nwndrlnd]

Good stuff.

[@johnr5545]

Nice job god bless

[@tanguerochas]

Good video. Thank you.

[@fishinbite]

Great video with good explanations. What type of rope do you recommend for general use?

[@savage22bolt32]

Anything EXCEPT the cheap Chinese stuff at the big box stores.

[@fishinbite]

@@savage22bolt32 and what about the material like nylon / polyester / polypropene? It's all a little confusing..

[@prioritytree]

It all depends on what you are using it for. Boats, Rock climbing, Tree work,,,all different. The cheap rope at your hardware store is not that cheap I get better rope from professional distributors. My favorite for tree work is Samson brand. Braid on braid style. Samson Stable Braid. Very good all around rope for outdoor tree work. Great swing rope too.

[@sanfranciscobay]

What's the difference in Arborist versus Rock Climbing Rope? Rock Climbing comes in Dynamic (stretches) for people falling and Static (non stretching) for Rescue Litters and for hauling Gear Bags.

[@dogpatch75]

Material and construction are the same. Arborists use larger diameter rope (1/2-5/8 both dynamic and static) due to high loading and abrasion that can be encountered when working with trees. Rock climbing rope, dynamic or static, is typically 7/16 (11mm). Climber's rope only needs to withstand abrasion and handle the forces of a falling climber. Forces generated in a non-fatal climber's fall are far less than forces often created in tree work.

[@prioritytree]

Rock Climbing rope is usually much lighter, it is also constructed differently, it is usually also smaller in diameter. Most tree climbers are using 12 to 13 mm rope. (1/2") ,,,,,and most rock climbers are using 9 to 11 mm rope, with 10mm very popular nowdays. Rock climbing rope uses a 'Kern Mantle' ( Core & Jacket) construction, where the Core is Nylon and the Jacket is Polyester. Nylon has high tensile strength but it is not very ABRASION resistant, meaning it can be cut easier. Whereas Polyester,,,which is only slightly less Tensile strength has Way Way more Abrasion Resistance,,,in other words, it's way TOUGHER, but heavier. And most Arborist Ropes are made with 100% Polyester, it is a tough, UV resistant, chemical resistant, heat resistant and abrasion resistant fiber. Rock climbing ropes only use a thin jacket of Polyester woven fibers over the light nylon core to protect it from getting cut. This hybrid design gives you a very light and durable rope,,(to a degree, like until something cuts through that thin polyester jacket.) Well,,,there is a lot to rope science,,I could go on forever,,,I'll just stop here. I should make a video about it.

[@jimthebutcher99]

Even easier way, tie both ends together pick it up. No knots no twists. Father showed me years ago with 150 foot ropes we used to raise pipes on silos

[@prioritytree]

Hmmm, that would be interesting to see,,,,

[@michaelmcginn7260]

Thank you.

[@morrisjackson5561]

Thank you sir 🙏

[@cheriebanks1434]

Awesome...

[@matthewtaylor2185]

How much rope you need to trade up on that 'binder truck back there?

[@ИгорьГуров-ц8л]

Wonderfully.!

[@_TN.youtube]

"Hang your 8's". Great way to tell your ground guys.

[@simplefishing9247]

Will this method work for a heavy 12/3 extension cord?

[@daveyjones766]

YES, I do all the time, best way for electrical cords. They pay out nice with no kinks. Same for Garden hose, figure 8 on the ground.

[@prioritytree]

Yes, I do it all the time.

[@dogpatch75]

A great variation for long drop cords... first double the cord so the ends are together. Then coil, starting from the doubled ends. After securing the finished coil with the larks head, you'll have a convenient loop for hanging the coil in storage. Also, doubling cuts your coiling time in half.

[@rafaellepe2052]

grate technique

[@JasonFiske]

awesome, thank you.

[@yibinniu6220]

I am really keen to know the brand and model of this rope! Could you kindly tell me?

[@oldman_eleven]

3:11 Samson Stablebraid.

[@prioritytree]

Just as oldman said,,Samson Stable Braid 1/2"

[@Mighty_Atheismo]

Never seen a video with this much rope use that sense of the word kink

[@dogpatch75]

Also works for drop cords.

[@prioritytree]

YES, and hoses

[@matthewforestieri6895]

Thanks

[@wackerburg]

#OverUnder works much better tbh, just look it up, really 🎉 Because you'll have a nice round formation at the end with the described figure 8, too. But the "lower turns" of the eight will be folded upwards after every round.

[@prioritytree]

yeah, I do over under for really short ropes, or really stiff material. Sometimes I do over under for hoses. But for this application, I like the 8 method the best because it creates a hour glass shape that is nice for wrapping the finish up wraps with larks head finish.

[@rickedwards7276]

Good demonstration. Nothing special about arborist rope, the key point is that you don’t coil double braided line the same way you do three strand laid line. Aside from that you want to make modifications depending on the length or diameter to how large the coils are and how you tie it at the end.

[@gabriellitchfield4870]

lol clock wise is to .. the riight

[@prioritytree]

Here is the video on how to "Flake" a rope; kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqfOqJyEgq-BbLs

[@charleneogden]

My husband has had his tree rope since the late nineties hes got it in our back room and it's a fucking mess... I love the man but where the F does he think hes gonna climb hes gonna climb hes 53 years old hes an IT architect now what the F that's sitting back on a big mess I tried to do what you showed me hes got it so fucked up I can't even go halfway

[@dogpatch75]

Why the f do you use the f-word so f-ing much when commenting in a f-ing public forum? And why the f don't you use proper capitalization and punctuation so folks can figure out what the f you are trying to say? 😂😂😂

[@prioritytree]

You can also flake it into a container , or a bag.,,,,watch my video on how to flake a rope...kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqfOqJyEgq-BbLssi=SIfV_4ER5bKnrjJm

[@dandruffo]

3:05 then you cut off the remaining rest of the rope

[@Venom-nk8nd]

🇵🇬.,,.

[@__GALLANT__]

lol

[@milesb4231]

Nah. watch canyoneers and mountaineers.

[@homegrownpyrotechnics70-30]

Flake a rope?😕😂

[@prioritytree]

Yep!