How to Tie the Basic Knots Every Arborist Should Know - TreeStuff

Arborists use rope every day, which means it's essential to know how to tie useful knots. In this video, Nick Bonner shows how to tie the most basic knots used in tree care and climbing. You'll learn how to make a bowline, blake's hitch, alpine butterfly, running bowline, and a cow hitch.

[marcofemto]

Aspiring climber here
No one at work would teach me this
These videos help a lot!!
Thank you

[ianpatterson]

That's probably the easiest explanation of the basic knots I've seen, well done.

[arlenegurka]

I just took the arborist exam and my knots were the area I scored lowest in... I wish I saw this video BEFORE I took my exam!!! Thank you for doing this!

[neitzsche]

Nick, excellent demonstration of the bowline, alpine butterfly, Blake's Hitch, & girth hitch.

[natelagrassa]

I loved your different view on tying some of the knots… idk why I’ve always had a hard time with them. Thanks.

[CNKCLAN]

Nick, you guys are doing a phenomenal job with these videos. Production quality is top notch, the visual aids are perfect, and your explanation is concise and to the point. Very well spoken sir.

[AxleHawk]

3 and a half minutes in and im off to climb a tree. Best tutorial ever😂

[binzhang]

Thank you so much for making this video. Very easy to follow and so helpful!

[ryan]

Should add in the hand method for the alpine butterfly and the one handed method for the bowling. 👍

[brettblack]

Nice video Nick.
When doing the bowline you looked a bit like a magician as it wasn't real easy to see the way you tied it how you liked to tie it. I like that way too as I believe most who know it do.
Have a great week.

[andrealonso]

Gracias por la información bro Dios te bendiga saludos desde San Pedro el alto edomex México eres mi exelente persona

[justinrutan]

Nick, looks like you brought your Yosemite finish up on the right of your standing line and I believe it should always end up on the left

[phil]

I love making a running bowline without pulling the whole line through. So much easier. You've explained it perfectly!

[stacytripp]

Great video with very helpful and timely graphics! Superbly done sir!

[dragan]

Running bowline is extremely handy. I used it for a slackline setup. Are there other knots like the bowline knot?

[Dmmartin]

What’s the name of that first 1/2”rope? It looks really nice.

[mrpelvic]

Is cowhitch with a double fisherknot + aluminium ring allowed to hold a person?

[alvarosenoceain]

No entiendo nada de Inglés.. Pero solo ver la demostarción es seguro el prendizaje. Muchas gracias.

[anthonygomez]

Forgive my ignorance guys. Can someone please tell me what that chrome piece is at the end is that he cowhitched? Thanks

[dougsimmons]

couldn't miss the Smoke Jumper cap. I'm ex military paratrooper, were you a Smoke Jumper?