Rock Climbing: How to Tie a Munter Hitch

The Munter Hitch can be used to belay or rappel if you lose your belay device. Learn how to tie a Munter Hitch in this video. Seek out expert instruction on belaying and rappelling with the Munter Hitch before attempting it by yourself.
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[@Spikestrip55]

Great demo on how to tie a Munter Hitch, thanks!

[@fordguyfordguy]

I have been struggling with this until your video!!! Thank you so much.

[@r.g.3636]

thank you🙂

[@matthiaskleinjan2997]

I accidentally invented this myself, and then I saw it appear in a video and googled it.

[@mountfairweather]

Science 🔭🧪

[@lesmontgomery7]

Thank you!!!

[@commanderstud2417]

Can i use this for lifting or lowering something?

[@reidbr5563]

Yes

[@ulisesb8697]

Lowering yes, lifting...no! Its generating a lot of friction. Wont be able to lift anything lol

[@AMC-eq3jr]

Commander Stud ua-cam.com/video/WrIeLobQ8M0/v-deo.html

[@adamatch9624]

Isn’t that just a Italian hitch

[@keithclimate]

It's the same thing. Munter = Italian

[@therealm00theoriginal27]

its an italian hitch