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

The Blake's Hitch tied with the tail of your climbing line - it just doesn't get any simpler than that. This is the classic set-up for beginners getting into tree climbing. For production climbers, I consider this set-up essential knowledge, allowing for a secondary tie-in in a pinch, or an emergency bail-out when all you have is a rope and a carabiner.

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[twocyclediesel]

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

[bwrightaway]

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.

[andrewb]

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

[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.

[MrDanGrondin]

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

[chasingwaves]

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

[lumberjackmafia]

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

[filippocecchi]

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

[coppertopv]

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

[thelightworshipper]

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

[zombiehunter]

Thank you for explaining everything in great details

[brandonknight]

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

[adamhenninger]

These are great videos! Keep them coming! Thanks

[johnjriggsarchery]

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.

[hillbillychrist]

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

[KelikakuCoutin]

Came here from the Arborpod channel.
Subscribed.

Thanks for the content.
Keep up the good work.

BS'D

[patricioriquelme]

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

[Cottonmouth_Outdoors_]

Very clear and to the point! Thank you

[stephenlawlor]

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 !

[jesseschreiner]

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