Pipe Hitch

The Pipe Hitch is one of several different friction hitches that are designed to lift cylindrical items, such as pipe, in a linear direction. This knot will grip fast onto smooth surface pipe. It is also a knot that is especially useful in the construction trades for lifting cylindrical objects at heights.

[@stephendehart9777]

Looks like a variation of the icicle hitch used in climbing. It was demonstrated by a man using a fireman's pole hanging from above. He tied on, above the end then stepped off the ladder and hung, swaying below.

[@MattLitkeRacing]

I’ve also seen this used on large cable. Very useful

[@ernie6590]

thankyou I used this to secure a large basket on a tower giving radio signals to a crane for positioning

[@jakewade7388]

Very good video! Are you in radio or TV? You have the voice for it. Well done.

[@txtoolcrib]

I’m not, but it’s been suggested to me to explore radio.

[@aojorel]

He just said you have a face for print lol joking

[@txtoolcrib]

I don’t deny that, lol

[@mehardin]

Once you attach it to the fence post, what do you use for leverage? I just paid someone else $200 to remove 10 old fence posts.

[@caramelzappa]

You can use this just fine for vertical (in relation to your video) loads as well. We use a slight modification for rigging. The wraps provide so much surface area and gripping strength around the bar, like you said stronger than the rope itself.

[@txtoolcrib]

What modification do you use?

[@EdwinDekker71]

Hey, great videos, thanks. Question: do you ever use the Siberian hitch? It's one of my favourites for making a ridgeline. Just wanted to know your opinion on it. Thanks

[@pmheart6]

I know this only prevents slippage in one direction laterally, but can you load it away from the pole too? Was considering a simple clove hitch, but wanted to prevent lateral movement (only concerned about one direction) 4 inch pipe close to end Was also considering the icecicle or I suppose just a simple prussic Load may not be constant.

[@richardjohnson8424]

Just pulled sand point with it thanks

[@michaelmorse2216]

Don't try it with plastic rope. It doesn't bite. Just unravels.

[@vc7128]

What's good for plastic ropes then? Thanks.

[@PulpFictionized]

Got it the first time. Then tried again and again and the half hitches arent biting 😅