One of the most popular outdoor sports today is recreational tree climbing. It is the modern and safe way for enthusiasts to climb trees in a more responsible manner with the use of safety gears and different tree climbing knots. For some, tree climbing is a real life test of ...
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Written by chaz on May 10th, 2009
Written by chaz on May 4th, 2009
An extremely useful all purpose hitch. If its to be used in lowering large limbs, its recommended to complete the clove hitch with two half hitches. In arboriculture, the clove hitch is often used to send equipment up to the tree tops.
Check out the step by step tutorial on tieing ...
Written by chaz on May 4th, 2009
A fantastic alternative to the tautline hitch, The Blake Hitch is another tree climbing knot that can make your life easier. Awesome grab is created by the bottom turn while the opposite turns create the "drag". So if you lightly pull down on the top turns you release the drag ...
Written by chaz on May 4th, 2009
The Prusik Knot allows a rope to be climbed, simple enough for ya?! Two Prusik loops are alternately slid up a static rope: a long Prusik loop allows the climber to left himself using his/her leg power, and a second shorter Prusik loop is attached to the harness. For rescue ...
Written by chaz on May 4th, 2009
Well what can I say about this tree climbing knot? "Knot" very much... (yes I went there). Anyway The Klemheist Knot is extremely similar to The Prusik Knot - except its easier to tie and untie. Simple.
Check out the slideshow below to learn how to tie ...
Written by chaz on May 4th, 2009
Double Fisherman's Knot.
The double fisherman's knot, like a sheet bend, can be used to join two lines together. That is in fact where this knot gets its name - its a favourite of fishermen who need to join together two fishing lines
Like the buntline and anchor, the double fisherman's knot ...
