Michoacan Hitch, friction hitch for tree climbing.

The Michoacan friction hitch is an other friction hitch that can be used in your tree climbing system. The Michoacan friction hitch is not as well known as the more common friction hitches like the VT or the Blakes hitch.
The Michoacan friction hitch grabs reliable but might be a bit harder to break free then other friction hitches after it has been loaded. But if you are looking for a reliable friction hitch the Michoacan friction hitch is worth a try.
But you can also use the Michoacan for saddle hunting or many other climbing purposes.

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[nedstudios]

Probably the best How To for the Michoacán on YouTube. Simple, understandable, no garbage intro, visually perfect, straight to the point.

[Selinasdevil]

Love it. I work for a professional line clearance company and this is the exact knot we use. This video is a perfect representation of this knot and how it should be taught.

[jorimhutton]

Great how to video! Very understandably!

[stephenxburrage]

What was your first language I have to know

[Harry_Ballzonya]

If a clove hitch and a prusik were to have a baby

[newgunguy]

Same structure as the Blake's minus one turn.