The Blake's Hitch & The Closed Climbing System | Arborist Knots

[@thelightworshipper9687]

Finally, i found someone who can teach with basic clear steps. Good job.

[@gooberdooberwunderb]

My first introduction to climbing last week… A guy who was gracious enough to meet me and show me a few things that I never even met before… He showed me this system except he called the knot a monkey fist or a taught line hitch and it was tied a bit different … And I was not comfortable with it…it seemed loose and not secure .However, it did work… We went 40 feet up into a tree… And repelled down. I like this version way better…

[@emilioortiz6979]

I know rite this was so easy to do I owe this man some money he helped me make money

[@Marshallsmechanicsandcustoms]

Forreal

[@wildlifewarrior2670]

Then I don't think you've been watching other videos on have you

[@sylthaya7571]

this is the best video to explain how to do this out there, very quick, simple, and straight to the point on all steps

[@hillbilly4christ638]

I love that you have at least a section of a tree in your office.

[@Kacpox-0]

To learn more about rigging slash climbing

[@blueglassog3600]

Probably a section of house around a tree

[@lindseyrennick4635]

climbed today for the first time in thirty years and just watched this vid to refresh the knot...cant believe i had forgotten...lol...thanks for the awsome work

[@lemunbalm3731]

Thank you EVER SO MUCH for explaining everything STEP BY STEP! So many other tutorial instructors assume that one already knows each step, or they don't understand how to give precise explanations regarding how AND why. This was just what I needed after watching a dozen others with poor results.

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[@romuloflorez5635]

No bs. Remembering this knot saved my life today. I only looked it up to make sure I did it right. Which I did. I kinda had doubt I did it right but I was able to safely descend. And I just wanted to watch a video to make sure I did it right

[@zachariahcrooker719]

Literally the same thing at this very moment

[@cjhicks9232]

How did it save you this is all I use

[@romuloflorez5635]

@@cjhicks9232 I use a prusik on srt

[@mykul89]

I just started my climbing journey for trees of course but this was one of the first knots I was told to learn and learn it to a T

[@nomars4827]

Hm on my rope the knot works only when tied in outside the loop direction. Tied inside like here and it slips no matter what i tried.

[@benbernall3160]

Well done sir. Well illustrated without skipping over steps.

[@christinapankey1415]

A Blake's hitch is all you need takes two seconds to tie works perfectly and experienced climbers use this almost 100 percent of the men I've worked with for 40 years use this because it works great

[@kellytrees]

It's also reliable. Those rope wrenches are nice but I'd be worried about it malfunctioning. Blakes hitch set it and forget it.

[@pipmeyer7764]

It’s good to know but you can’t beat the rope wrench or mechanical devices for efficiency and speed

[@wyliehj]

@@kellytrees I’m really new to this and got a petzel zigzag and I really like it but damn, should I consider selling and just switching to this?

[@kellytrees]

@@wyliehj I started climbing in '96 and most of these devices like the Zigzag didn't even exist. All we used for ascending the tree was the Blake's Hitch. It was the first knot I learned. All body thrusting up the tree. I don't know how the Zigzag works but I feel safer using a double line because I know I'm the only one in control of my climbing line. It also locks up on it's own when you let go of the knot. That's good just in case you slip off a limb or kick out with the spurs. There's no plastic or metal that can break unexpectantly. It's slower but whose in a rush when your life is on a rope.

[@wildlifewarrior2670]

@@wyliehj keep it you never know when you need it

[@gnuPirate]

Thanks dude ! I am starting out. This was really helpful. I can tell you are dedicated by the fact you live in a treehouse, with a trunk in your office for knot practice.

[@christophermills5336]

Tree climbing & aerial rescue course starts tomorrow, this video has helped, cheers.

[@lightupyourlife111]

How did you get on I’m just starting off my journey cs30, 31 booked soon

[@mrvang8077]

That is the best tree climbing tying knots to be use for all future tree hoisting. Thank You sir! For providing such a crucial guide in tree climbing knot tie.

[@fullmooninbloom]

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Thank you. The mid-line clove is exactly what I was looking for.

[@brerrabbit4265]

You have the best knot tutorials. So easy to learn.

[@tree2climb839]

Thanks for your most awesome video showing how to tie the Blake hitch! I started climbing in 93 and the knot I learned on was the tautline hitch with a bowlin as an anchor knot, I remember when I first saw the Blake’s hitch, it was used on its on in a closed system like you described, then with split tail system a bit later. Using your thumb for the first 2 wraps really helps make it easier to tie!

[@eCitizen1]

This is a perfect knot, and perfectly explained. Thank you. It's a very reliable knot if you remember exactly how to tie it.

[@twocyclediesel1280]

I’ve been watching videos on the 2nd attempt of the north face of the Eiger in 1936. It ended in disaster. The Blake’s hitch may have allowed Kurtz to survive. He only had one good arm but he may have been able to tie this to the rope above him, and continue abseiling on that rope to avoid the knot that jammed in his carabiner, leaving him dangling up there. Just sort of a thought experiment. Great video! And he could’ve tied a stopper on the first rope so if the Blake slipped, it would hit the stopper

[@jrstrange123]

I feel old now. Haven't used that system for years! I figured I'm old enough now that if I want a tree in my living room to relax and hang from while watching T.V. in the evening, dang it I'm gonna get one!

[@fustratedfisher]

Great job but the Blake's hitch using just the rope is used by a lot of seasoned arborist because it works tried And true. Love the videos you put out Thanks for the time and work Shane

[@577buttfan]

Ive used the tautline which is even simpler and just as effective for over 30 years.

[@fustratedfisher]

@Eric kicking liberals you could have to replace a new rope the same day if you use it wrong but it depends on how you use it, whether you use a friction saver or not, and how much of a load, as a rule once a year if all is good or if there is fraying esp if it's a rope that the jacket is the weight bearing element and the core just holds the shape of the rope. If you have a second thought retire it your life is worth more than the cost of a new rope.

[@Helloreality101]

Thank you very much for the video!!! I'm just getting into climbing and this will make me a ton safer than just having a flip line!

[@savage22bolt32]

I have a flipline & homemade lanyard. But I won't really feel safe until I back everything up with a taut life line. Either from higher up in the same tree, or from a close adjacent tree. This might do the trick. I like simple.

[@josedelpino6676]

This is great stuff to teach our Cub Scouts! very well made video, thank you for sharing!

[@BenjaminEmbrace]

Wow glad I rewatched this. New to climbing w gear, and it seems I switched this around at some point 😅. Thank you for your thorough walk through. Been working the wrong way I was doing it, (some minor slippage) but I trust those gone before me it’s done Properly this way for a reason.

[@davidgore1292]

I'm learning the trade and have been enjoying and appreciating your information packed videos! Great job!

[@khalidmayes2401]

I love these simple easy straight to it videos Without all that talking he gets straight to what you want to know💯🙏

[@_Lightning_Dog_]

I like tying knots but I’ve never climbed anything. Now I want to try. Subscribed.

[@Disciple-of-Jesus-c1]

Love using the tail of your climbing line for a Blake’s hitch setup for extra positioning in wide spread trees

[@TerrellWillams]

Yep. I had to come back and watch this video again. Simple instructions that were easy to understand.

[@andrewb5489]

This is a great description on how to tie the Blake's hitch, love it.

[@someinconsequentialusernam7799]

So, the Blake’s Hitch is a type of Prusic, but using the same rope, instead of a completely separate piece. Interesting. Thanks for the demonstration.

[@slayerspam]

I love the jargon you expertly used to describe every component of the knot. It helps auditory learners like me

[@jclaytonphotography7352]

Good video man. You have the camera in an angle where we can actually see and you do go the speed of light when tying the knots so the viewer can follow along. Other people’s videos drive me crazy because it’s hard to see what’s going on and they go way too fast. You got it just right.

[@bishopp14]

Just a heads up, not that it matters but I think it autocorrected from, "don't" to, "do" in your comment.

[@TerrellWillams]

This was so simple that I subscribed!

[@KelseyBanham]

Thank you for the clear explanation, also the thumb technique is very helpful!

[@bwrightaway2877]

I saved this video so i can refer to it from time to time. I don't use a Blake's Hitch every day but i like to keep it in my arsenal.

[@doncook3584]

Very good as is Bino on another channel who actually climbs a tree on his property. The tie in to your saddle is also demonstrated and he shows hip thrust. Love this bc bow hunter so hardware of any type is noise I don’t want. Hardest part is getting rope over limb on public where trees are gnarly and brush on ground make for challenge

[@gadget58]

Love this knot what is really nice is if you want you can use a slack tender pulley under it and take up your slack one handed so easily.

[@stephenlawlor211]

If I can add to this by saying if your tie in point is high up in a very tall tree and you have a very long decent, go slowly because it's rope on rope friction inside the knot and can melt the rope if descending too rapidly ! Thanks and Merry Christmas Tree-Muggs and family !

[@CandC68]

Yup. I designed a knot that was similar to this and a Prussic. When load testing it (not in trees or at height) the load would increase but the knot didn't move. The the load exceeded the knots strength. The knot jumped a foot down the line, melted and welded to its new location. Not what I had expected. LOL

[@savage22bolt32]

@@CandC68 fascinating!

[@CGGarage]

Thanks for the advice. Aspiring climbing arborist here

[@mksybr]

@@CandC68 Wow, I wouldn't have expected that either. Thanks for sharing

[@eskimomonkey2]

I use the blakes hitch with a split tail, and just recently started using a foot and hand ascender with a hitch climber for my long ascents. It can be bulky, and yes there are better knots to use with this set up, but I really like how smoothly the blakes is for descents. Great video!

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Yeah, I considered doing another one showing it with a split tail, haven't gotten around to it yet. Be well! - Patrick

[@gabriellamm2776]

Try using a VT or distel for your hitch climber while ascending makes it much easier but if my feet can touch the tree on the way up I use a blakes

[@bigskyscott4092]

Thank you very much for sharing. This video helps me deal with my depression.

[@savage22bolt32]

When I climb a tree, cut it down & buck it up, I feel great for the next two days!

[@dayanasampieri7227]

I HAVE ALREADY TESTED IT AND IT WORKED VERY WELL ON MY TREE CLIMBING ROPE

[@tanglewood777]

learned this when I started working as tree surgeon 40 years ago

[@larryprice6321]

So glad for your video just bought my climbing gear and really ready to start climbing.

[@lumberjackmafia1990]

Definitely explains it well enough for a simpleton like myself to understand! Thanks man!

[@matthewmarzec5927]

The very best instruction on KZbin!

[@chasingwaves11]

I love that Clove knot setup , So much better then the Fig 8 way .. way easier to adjust on the Fly !! thanks for sharing !

[@jagerman06]

Thanks for the thumb trick. I’ve always had a learning block with that

[@MrDanGrondin]

It's a great starter knot like you said, kind of like the Prussik knot is one too.

[@rolandosilva803]

Thank u . Learn better then what they try and teach me lol. I work with a lot of Latinos and I just understand better English than in Spanish, I'm a Latino myself . . But this really helped me . I feel like Nowi can do this tie if I tried doing it my self

[@filippocecchi3042]

I'm going to study it very carefully! Thanks a lot for clearness. 👍🇮🇹

[@KelikakuCoutin]

Came here from the Arborpod channel. Subscribed. Thanks for the content. Keep up the good work. BS'D

[@JacobAHull-nx6rx]

Great instructional video. I'm a pole climber from the military but been around tree work most my life. Top a tree a few months ago. I'd love to get some pro gear.

[@coppertopv365]

I knew this knot, it's been several years since I used it. I Remember the gist of it.. but tried and couldnt figure out how to tie it properly.. thanks for the Video. But I dont remember tying it like this though

[@martymiller7522]

Man, thank you so much for doing this video. God bless you

[@graypistachio4141]

Brilliant! Just the info I was looking for. Well done sir

[@seesaw7289]

Well illustrated and clearly explained. Well taught! Thank you!

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Thank you! - Patrick

[@Nicoya48]

I learned with the taut line hitch and switched to the Blake's after couple of years. Easy and it does not bind like the Taut Line hitch.

[@markwalker6554]

Top man, thanks so much I was able to hoist myself up the mast and sort out tangled lines cheers dude ⛵️🤟

[@nighthawkval6870]

Great video for new apprentice like me , thank you !

[@bcrusher1979]

I've used this many times. Works well but easy to forget if you don't use it often.

[@zenetch]

beautiful and clean! good demo.

[@gabriellamm2776]

O e of us ties it backwards cause I go around the back around the thumb twice lol but I like the mid line clove hitch ima start using it

[@zombiehunter5923]

Thank you for explaining everything in great details

[@VPOTOPDOWN]

AWESOME!! This is perfect! Thanks for sharing!!

[@KateBean-un1rv]

Thank you app much for this video. I'm this dyslexic as hell it's hard for me to follow but yours wasn't I really appreciate it

[@adamhenninger]

These are great videos! Keep them coming! Thanks

[@johnbrunetto]

Excellent demonstration, thank you

[@woodworksparadise6036]

mid line clove vs anchor hitch, actually tells us why, got some education yet again from you!😁😁😁

[@atomic_gaming2281]

First time climber thank you

[@julianpinedo8818]

Brother let me tell you. You’ve taught me what it’s taken my dumbass foreman a long a time. Great videos man!

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

:) - Patrick

[@johnjriggsarchery2457]

I only use a Blake's hitch but I always use a split tail so I can disconnect to get around branches. Some times I use 2 up and 2 down, but mostly 3 up and 2 down.

[@1cleandude]

Another well done video thanks for your time and expertise!!

[@michaelalbro6856]

A friction saver of some kind at the crotch helps a lot, not just easier to pull but protects your rope and the tree. This is a great way to get started without hundreds of dollars of gear. Plus there is a lot of little things you can do for minimal money to make it easier. Check out life beyond the Blake’s hitch by Richard Mumford. Thanks for sharing!

[@vnandez3758]

Thank you so much for a clear and easy to follow instructions

[@mfadzli10]

Thanks so much for the video .. I'll try that..

[@mattmichael6792]

This is very good to know if you ever need to self rescue after damaging your equipment. A split tail system with spiced eyes, tending pulley, (or hitch climber or zigzag) is vastly superior and safer for production work.

[@chrischicoine7700]

Great job on the video Patrick 👌.

[@jordanmcgetchin6468]

Good to know I spent 6-8 months of urban forestry for a video that could explain almost everything I learned in a couple minutes lol

[@cb5600]

To bad I can’t like this vid every time I refer to it for something useful. Great stuff. Thanks 🧡👊🏻🇨🇦

[@kieransherlock3902]

Great coaching vid, thanks very much!

[@caesarmagallon5626]

That was awesome I've been trying to figure out a closed system like this its amazing you can do it with no gear thank you so much

[@barnburner2475]

Excellent video. Thank you! Many Blessings!

[@patricioriquelme2280]

Thank you very much for Schering your Knowledge/Experience....very well explained

[@woodsarmoury]

Very clear and easy to understand. Thanks

[@hx-flixblog4569]

We used to call it "a monkey's fist knot" when I was fighting forest fires. I love the feeling of repelling from way up high the tall pine trees.

[@michaelcowart8646]

I remember my first knot was called monkeys fist. But I remember the knot going under under over over then threw. I guess I could be wrong but whatever I tied did work

[@adifjh804]

Appreciate! Very clear and easy to learn buddy

[@richardbadish6990]

I've always used the taughtline hitch. I've tried the Blake's a few times but it aggravated my OCD just because it doesn't look uniform and it just appears messy imo. I've heard that the Blake's hitch doesn't tighten up like the taughtline can over time. But it's merely personal preference. Both work equally well, I think the Blake's hitch is also better if u do a lot of rope humping. But I didn't do that much, I was A Line Clearance Tree Arborist and the trees were never of much concern. Unless I was climbing a yard tree. I still climbed with spikes but was just very careful going up.

[@MindplayHub]

Thank you Patrick!💪🏼💪🏼

[@wetlandstewards5670]

Thanks..great video and explanation

[@jesseschreiner742]

An anchor bend is the termination knot we use here up in michigan. Local 17.

[@gooberdooberwunderb]

🙏🏻 thank you!! Can’t wait to try this out !

[@Jtg-n-va]

Tauntline hitch is simple, looks the same, and is extremely simple to tie and use. I used it along with all the rews I worked with 40 years ago.

[@markburgess3512]

Thanks .keep it simple but safe.time to practice

[@brandonknight7240]

Congratulations: youve discovered a way to tie that knot bass akwards. Youve stunted my brain just watching

[@jamesmurphy713]

Great tutorial on blakes knot hitch, hard to find decent video showing how to, they all just blow right through it and dont explain it or show how to do it. So ty.

[@trimbaker1893]

Nicely done.

[@pappysproductions]

My favorite tutorial to climb my tree. Thanks

[@fortyoz.4350]

That’s what I started with years ago, now I use a split tail and sometimes still a Blake’s if I double tie in

[@jsimo1431]

this is badass. really great video. thank you!

[@hugogarcia3193]

Great I just star cutting trees at home and I love it great video great help thanks

[@brianshanahan3878]

Very well video'd and explained!

[@centerearth]

Excellent video but to make it perfect for a novice show the mid clove hitch a little slower and the stopper knot. Thanks so much! And awesome work from an old tree climber

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Thanks brother, good points! - Patrick