Distel Hitch

[@spelunkerd]

With so many friction hitch options, I've had trouble remembering any. That traditional method is different enough from all the others, it may be easier to remember.

[@mark3491]

tail behind, 4 wraps upwards to the left, down and infront of rope, behind and back through, bring eyes together, thanks eric i got it now!

[@jacobzjm]

thank you for the good explaination.I just need to learn it for exam.

[@duggydugg3937]

Good demo..never tied it the fast way

[@MattJonesYT]

Distel Hitch is best hitch!

[@remingtonsawdust8046]

I've tied this both ways and of course the only noticeable difference is which side of the hitch (let's just say front vs back) the legs go. Both work fine but I'd like to know what are your thoughts on that? Is one way more correct than the other, in regards to which side you direct the legs together to clip in?

[@ericforsman7787]

I think it makes little if any difference in terms of performance. But I have never done a detailed comparison.

[@danverwoert1176]

Good video

[@ericforsman7787]

Thanks Dan.

[@fotogeek_ca]

x 2

[@rudychavira5558]

Man I don't know why I cannot get to work slide up and down could it be practice rope I'm using?

[@samsungtv4u]

How long is that prusik?

[@ericforsman7787]

I don't recall what I used in the video, but most prusiks used for the VT are between 28 and 30" long (71-76 cm). The best length varies for different rope diameters. You will need to experiment a bit to see which length works best for your particular rope. It your prusik is a bit long you can often make it work by adding an extra braid around the rope.

[@BAKERHUSKIE]

Nice

[@ericforsman7787]

Thanks!

[@dewaynewebb3467]

What size rope do I use? Thanks