Blakes hitch knot - SRT climbing with the tree climbing classic

The Blake's hitch is a commonly used Climbing hitch for SRT (Single rope technique). In this video we show you how to tie the Blake's hitch. First we show you quickly in a short video how to tie the Blake's hitch. Then we explain step by step in clear pictures how to tie the Blake's hitch.

Chapters:
0:00 Explanation blakes hitch
0:11 Video instructions on how to tie the blakes hitch
1:08 Step by step instructions blakes hitch

If you want to try a more advanced knot try the VT knot or the Valdotain Tresse. This knot is considered more difficult to tie than the Blakes hitch but it releases more easily and due to that it's easier to reposition yourself.
VT Knot:    • How to tie the VT knot or Valdotain T...  

For other climbing hitches check out the distel hitch    • Distel hitch | Distel friction hitch ...  
or the prusik hitch    • PRUSIK hitch knot  

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