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Nicely done
😮..Ahh Man... I'm gonna have to watch this like a hundred times
Be sure to check out the full length video linked in the description! Thanks for commenting!
I would be very interested in how you spliced the RIT!
I wish I could tell you, but I didn't splice it! It's a special RIT that has had its original core removed and replaced with Dyneema. My friend, Brocky, the creator of the Sticht friction hitch, made it for me! He's a legendary production climber who also mentored me for six months and taught me half of what I know about friction hitches because he was just as obsessed as I am with hitches. But ain't she a beauty? I love that hitch cord. I try not to climb on it and just use it in situtations where it will be used in a stationary position, to avoid getting "burn marks" on it (the black stuff that forms on hitches when used for climbs.
I don’t really care which is safer, you should voice in the video that this could be dangerous if done by an amateur, so do not attempt this without a parent or professional. Not everyone reads the comments.
I'm honestly the type of climber who believes everyone is responsible for doing their own research. I'm not a chaperone. Anyone can do further research on this knot and assess its level of dangerousness for themselves. It exists for a reason and that reason is up to the individual choosing to use it. Who are you to decide what is useful and what is outright useless? There's no arguing it can be dangerous; more dangerous than most other methods. But you won't see me coddling amateur climbers on my channel. People need to do the footwork to educate themselves, like any responsible climber, and have a professional, or experienced person, with them before they try anything new. Nothing new to see there; that's the basic principle for staying safe for any climbing discipline.
As someone who has done High Angle Rescue and rappels for fun I would NEVER use this anchor. Ever! Even for sport. Far too dangerous. A good tensionless anchor works perfectly for 99% of all rope work.
Amazing 🙏🏆🏆
Haha, I wish I agreed. This was almost 1.5 years ago. Now I can fly up a rope so much faster and better. Here's me rope walking about a year ago. I greatly improved in a short time! =-D kzread.info-pJiE0c6h4M?feature=share Thanks for commenting! Hope you're doing well! Hope your music hobby is taking off!
Not too too long. But nice and informative. Watched it 4 times now to get as much as I can out of it. Thank you
Thanks, JJ! Four times?! Damn! I believe you, too! That's awesome! It's definitely packed with tons of information! I put A LOT of work into this. You should see the edits on my editing software! It looks like a Tetris rainbow of clips, comments, music, voice audio, etc.! Much love your way!
Im wondering about the load on the figure 8. Is it tested to withstand your weight (body/gear) on the side? It’s partly loaded normally and it’s partly loaded on the side as it pushes against the branch there?
Any manufacturer of any Figure 8 would tell you it can't be used this way, but that would be just to avoid liability. Professionals often use hardware in safe ways that the manufacturer doesn't condone simply because they want to keep uses to a minimum for simplicity reason on the legal end. As long as you have a rated Figure 8, and as long as you use a big enough limb to avoid cross loading, this is perfectly safe as far as I'm concerned. Especially if you use a steel Figure 8. I've seen this done by professional arborists, which is where I got the inspiration from. Great question! If the limb isn't as big or bigger than the one in this video, I'd probably use a ring instead. I have a video about how to do that if you are unfamiliar. Ultimately, it's up to your own, personal, discretion as to how you use your devices, hardware, and softwares! =-D
Just a heads up.. googling "alpha knot" brings up some nsfw content that doesn't have anything to do with ropes 😅
I see what you're talking about. I'm not concerned. People know what I mean by "ALPHA Knot;" AKA it's a premiere, superior knot compared to others. It's just a name I came up with. The terms in the NSFW website refer to alphas and omegas as people, not knots. So I still have the imaginary rights to Alpha knot haha Most people do their searches for KZread videos directly on KZread anyhow. Thanks for your concern and the heads up, though! =-D
Make sure you film yourselves doing this for the first time. And if you do, don't get me wrong. You're probably not going to be aware of it. But you will be viral
You just failed to subtly diss me. Congratulations. Well thought out, though. Thank you for commenting!
I honestly believe that you can do it. Just maybe not some of the ones learning. And I didn't say everyone. Like for real yours looks legit
@conman063 I thought you were accusing me of being a newbie and a fraud since this post went viral by my channel's standards. Misunderstood, I suppose. Thanks for clarifying. Apologies. I understand what you meant now.
@@Knot-orious my bad. But for real your is so nice if you told me about this knot I'd bet you money it wasn't real then be handing you that money before it was all the way untied
Haha, yeah, this is a pretty interesting knot. It's also known as the Ghost knot or the Macrame knot for obvious reasons. Thanks for commenting, my friend.
PLEASE NEVER DO THIS! Just the weight of your rope alone could untie this kind of knot, there's specific techniques you can learn in climbing school. Please don't use a camping knot for climbing. Can't believe someone would promote this kind of idiocy....
This is far from a camping knot.
Great video on the pulley friction saver, also the beard is a good look for you. As always thanks for a the hard work and sharing your knowledge with us..!
Haha, thanks. My parents hate the beard, but I told them it stays. Every time I shave, I look like a manchild and get psoriasis haha Not interested in shaving anymore than I have to anyways. I'm a tree climber. We rock beards. I consider it PPE (personal protective equipment). It's like my saddle or my helmet! It protects me from looking like a little boy hahha Glad you enjoyed the video. Sorry it was so long, but you know me --- I'm thorough and obsessed! =-D
Hey and you only need a 3 hundred foot rope to go down ten feet lmao
Your factual inaccuracies amuse me lolol funnay
@Knot-orious Well the sarcasm was meant to be comical so mission accomplished.
I understood, sir. Thank you, for the humor!
There is a man waiting for a school bus in the other yard....he is learning knots
Haha, perhaps! Thanks for the great comment!
💯💪👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸 that is cool stuff and good to know
Thank you so much! =-D
What an awesome catch 👍
Yeah, I'm used to doing hard retrievals and just catching the hardware as it falls. So much less effort than a soft retrieval! I mostly climb in wooded or grassy areas! I'm not in someone's back yard doing production work! So it's always easier to just catch the hardware as it falls!
almost 200,000 views. that's really awesome. keep it up and 👍 up
Thank you, Tredas! This Short has blown up and really helped the visibility for my channel and it has grown my community! Thanks for the support and positive feedback! =-D
30 min Video….. my Popcorn 🍿 is ready… let’s get right to it…… 👍
Yes, this is me going full autistic spectrum on one area of knowledge (I'm on the spectrum for those who are unaware), so strap in boys and girls; this will be a full length feature on pulley savers!
What do you think, could I use a Petzl Rollclip Z TL (Triactlock) instead the DMM PerfectO and the Pinto? Ok the Petzl don’t have bearings so it isn’t as smooth as the Pinto, but do you feel it? Great Video, as always. 👍
Sure, you could. But be mindful of that gate, especially when using against a spar going downward. You don't want that gate to open prematurely. I don't condone the use of a carabiner for a homemade pulley saver, but it has worked just fine for me. I know I'll probably get some flack from some people about that. But if you're careful, and keep the gate away from obstacles, I've had no issues. Even triact gates can open against objects, so be mindful of that. Having said that, professional arborists choke triact carabiner gets directly against spars in a running form for basic anchors all the time. So that's why I'm not all that concerned. Gate up and/or out! Just be cognizant of this reality. Ideally, use a sewn prusik directly connected to a pulley. You won't have midline connectivity, but it's safer. GREAT QUESTION!
Just use a simple friction knot. Alot easier and more effective
What is the “bipe” is that the word you are saying?
The word is "bight." It's a knot term that refers to a U-shaped loop of rope or cordage.
@@Knot-orious thank you much
@Daniel_Callie You're very welcome!
It's a daisy chain on a bight. 😊
A Daisy Chain (AKA Chain Sinnet) is a completely different knot. Although, they look and function very similarly! =-D
The colors on the rope make it impossible to see the knots.
I'm sorry. Have you checked out the full video linked in the description? It might be easier to understand!
Two knots for one tie down and your life depends on it. I'm going to use it for sure.
Good, I'm glad! Redundancy, even with knots, can add a TON of safety so long as you know how to tie those knots! Thanks for your comment!
very expensive rigging 2 rings one smaller one bigger girth hitched or tied in to any accessory cord will work for cheap
Except this is used to help pull out natural redirects AFTER this redirect, and so pulleys help reduce friction ideally over rings. But rings would certainly help on a budget. You could use a sling as well. Most people have at least one pulley and a regular carabiner; that would work just fine as well!! Thanks for commenting!
Use a multicolored rope to make it simple 😂 got it
What is the rope strength reduction i wonder.
Probably around 50% just like practically every/any other knot. Good question, though. Thanks for commenting!
looks cool but not the safest way.
Agreed. Thanks for commenting!
I forgot step 3 and fell 574 ft 💀
Wow, thanks for commenting from the grave! =-P
Love a bowline because if set well it can be undone after heavy load. This looks interesting. Is this your creation?
Yes, this is my creation! Probably not as easy to tie than the bowline, but possibly more secure and possibly just a strong! Watch the full video if you haven't already! kzread.info/dash/bejne/foBl28aIoJXAk8Y.html How's life treating you in Kiwi-land?!
Like a figure 8 and bowline had an extremely YOKED Baby. Very nice!
Haha, sort of, yes. I see the resemblance to the bowline for sure. Also to the Figure 8 with how it finishes after the loop. Thanks for commenting! Glad you like my knot. I made a full video about it. You can find the link in the description you are so inclined! =-D
you say that this would only be useful in super specific circumstances, care to elaborate? I am genuinely curious
It's up to you to do the research. I really don't want to give climbing advice for this particular knot as it requires perfection every single time. All I can tell you is that, for alpine applications, sometimes this can be very useful. Just search "equivocation hitch" in the search bar and you'll have some helpful climbing advice, and also some dangerous climbing advice. This knot is also sometimes known as the "Ghost knot" and the "Macrame knot" Search those as well. DYR (do your research) Sorry I can't be more helpful. It should pretty easy to pick out the professional presentations for this knot if you already have climbing experience. Good luck!
Ive been technical rock climbing for 20 or so years, dabbled in some alpine climbing, built thousands of anchors, rappeled thousands of pitches and even did a short stint as a firefighter. I cant think of any scenario that this would be useful. Searching through your replys you basically say “what if you only have a gri-gri” Well in that case a a reepshnur (sp?) is a lot safer and simpler. Hell, if you arent rappelling multiple pitches than id recommend tying off the tree and ditching your rope. Put a disclaimer in your vid. Your excuse of “a 60 second vid is too short for a disclaimer” is non-sense.
I also said that I would start putting disclaimers in my shorts in later comments to that effect.
Ropelab tested... NOT SAFE! Get snagged on the release strand and you die....
Just because something (X) isn't safe if "Y" happens, doesn't mean that X is completely unsafe. It just means you should avoid doing Y at all costs. Are there safe-ER options? Of course. But even those have their own Y to avoid. Anyway, thanks for commenting.
What’s the guy in the background waiting on.?
I think he was either waiting on a ride (no bus stops on this road, so maybe a car), or he was trying to low key insert himself into a KZread video. After I stopped filming, he sort of disappeared. He spent some time watching me out of frame at first, that's why I think he was trying to be in the video. Well, he's in the video now lol He was succesful, whether intentional or not! =-P
Consider putting the disclaimer in the actual video for the less knowledgeable
That would be really difficult -- or even impossible to do -- in a 60 second Shorts clip, unless I flashed it for a few moments in very small lettering at the beginning or end of the video; which almost nobody would pause to read, and which would make the rest of the demo more rushed. But I appreciate your perspective and recommendation. I'll consider this for future videos. The way I see it, anyone who watches this video, and who decides they want to try this rappel method out, should do days weeks worth of research and dry run practice. I'm not anyone's parents; everyone is responsible for their own choices and actions, and they should master this technique in practice prior to ever use it in a real life situation.
I remember talking with Brocky over on Arbtalk (I believe), before he ever came to the SH forum. I'd like to think I was the one who convinced him to join the saddle hunter community. He's legendary now and I dont spend much time on the forums these days but I still climb on the stitch! Dude is a rope wizard
Brocky is AMAZING! He has soooooooooo much knowledge! He mentored me for half a year, on a regular basis, and this series was a collaboration between him and I. He's incredibly smart, and thoughtful and I learned so much from him! Thanks for commenting!
Looks good and fairly easy to untie after load
Yes, it's an excellent fixed loop knot! Thanks for commenting!
Daisey Chain😊
It's actually NOT a Daisy Chain (AKA Chain Sinnet). It's similar, but distinctly different. Thanks for commenting!